In Washington State, a Women's Studies lead team has done some action research into the success and completion of science and engineering post-secondary studis, beginning with middle school girls - including those from ethnic minority groups - and following them for several years. The research included interventions of various kinds, such as mentorships, programs specialized to the highschool community, and distance or alternative environment advanced credit coursework. Wow!

Watch the video at:
http://www.uwtv.org/programs/displayevent.aspx?rID=2396&fID=497