Explores the effectiveness of bringing female scientists into elementary classrooms to promote change in the stereotypical images of scientists. Indicates that despite the efforts of the scientists to encourage students to question their image of a scientist, students held onto stereotypical images. Uses both qualitative and quantitative methods…

Describes the Draw-a-Scientist Test-Checklist (DAST-C) and discusses concerns regarding stereotypical images and their specific influences on students' perceptions. Reports on a study examining the difference between the drawings of 8th grade students from different ethnic backgrounds using the DAST-C. (Contains 21 references.) (Author/YDS)