https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/06/200610094104.htm

Conducted by the University of South Australia and the Australian Catholic University, the new research shows how gender stereotypes influence young people's perceptions of scientists, with findings showing that despite enjoying science, few children are interested in pursuing it as a career.

UniSA researcher, Dr Garth Stahl and ACU researcher Dr Laura Scholes say understanding how stereotypes of science and scientists can influence children's career aspirations -- even at the primary school level -- is important if we are to tackle the skills shortage in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).