The gender gap in mathematics is closing in Latin America and the Caribbean. Girls are on par with boys in most participating countries in the most recent regional standardized test. Yet, they continue to be underrepresented in courses and careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Research often attributes the lack of women and girls in STEM to … [Read more...] about Beating the Odds! New Evidence on how to Get Girls into STEM Careers
Juan Manuel Hernández-Agramonte
Juan Manuel Hernández-Agramonte is IPA's Deputy Regional Director for Latin America. He previously served as Country Director for IPA's Peru, Bolivia, and Paraguay country programs. Before working for IPA, he was a Policy Manager for J-PAL, where he worked on developing government initiatives to incorporate evidence into policy decisions. One of the main projects he led was the creation of the Ministry of Education of Peru's Education Lab (EduLAB, now known as MineduLAB) for which he was the coordinator. He has also worked as a Research Coordinator for IPA in Honduras, Peru and Paraguay and in UNICEF, IOM and ILO. He holds an MSc in International Development Studies from the University of Amsterdam and a BA in Sociology from Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
Let’s change perceptions about Women and Girls in science and other STEM
Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Women remain underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) despite extensive efforts across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) to increase their participation in these fields. IDB research finds that women are significantly underrepresented among engineering, IT, industry, and … [Read more...] about Let’s change perceptions about Women and Girls in science and other STEM