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study what early differences are...to what extent do differences exist, and what are the nature of these differences.

Consider the idea of "focus groups" to bring kids together to talk about these issues (i.e. try to listen to them)

Is introducing new technology likely to lead to less equitable solutions?

Consider ways to stop devaluing the study of science....improve the image of the fields in society (e.g. through the media)

part of the problem is the perceived usefulness (or lack of usefulness of the fields.  Boys see math as more useful to their ultimate careers.


what is predictive of who will/will not choose a particular major? 

What are the qualities of schools, or programs, that produce large numbers of women science or math majors [EQUALS program may have some data] 

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"learned helplessness" may be situational, not a trait.  Important to look at things contextually.