Rutgers University Cognitive Development Lab

“I really like coming to school. I hope that I can continue with my education and one day become a teacher so that I can help other children,” says nine-year-old Maleka from Afghanistan.

Throughout conflicts, crises and COVID-19, every girl has a right to learn and fulfil her potential. There is no exception.

Studies have found that girls as young as six-year-olds are sensitive to gender stereotypes. In particular, six-year-old girls assume that a "genius"/"smart" character, whose gender is not specified, is actually a male!

Girls lose faith in their own talents by the age of six - BBC News "Disheartening" results suggest children's future careers could be affected, according to US researchers.

"What would I give if I could live out of these waters?
What would I pay to spend a day warm on the sand?"

Starting their Fourth of July celebration with completing a Little Mermaid puzzle.

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Just another day of hard work in the lab!