# U.K. exam board science specifications reveal gender gap that may influence girls' STEM choices

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-21T23:10:02+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-uk-exam-board-science-specifications.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/u-k-exam-board-science-specifications-reveal-gender-gap-that-may-influ-5b8078/

An absence of women scientists in U.K. exam board specifications for science could be a factor in the disproportionate number of girls dropping STEM subjects at 16 and contribute to the gender gap in STEM careers, new research from the University of Cambridge has found.

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