Does a Growth Mindset fit Science, Technology, Engineering and Math in the 21st Century?
Despite the pervasiveness of the idea that STEM skills are innate, discoveries in science are often a product of hard work and collaboration. Recent examples include the discoveries of gravitational waves and the Higgs boson. These experiments included thousands of scientists each. Thus, we believe the importance of a growth mindset in STEM education has been underappreciated. Decades of research has shown us that a growth mindset in STEM education and more broadly leads us to be more effective learners, teachers, and managers, as well as creates a culture of inclusion and diversity in our STEM education centers