; or (B) equipment, instrumentation, or hardware for teaching STEM subjects to girls and underrepresented minorities and encouraging their interest in such subjects. (10) Field trips to locations, including institutions of higher education, to expose girls and underrepresented minorities to STEM activities, encourage their interest in such activities, and acquaint them with careers in STEM fields. (11) Providing academic advice and assistance in high school course selection to encourage girls and underrepresented minorities to take advanced courses in STEM subjects. (12) Paying up to 50 percent of the cost of an internship in a STEM discipline for girls and underrepresented minority students. (13) Providing professional development for teachers, school leaders, and specialized instructional support personnel, including with respect to— (A) eliminating gender, racial, and other biases in the classroom; (B) developing cultural competence; (C) sensitivity to gender and racial differences; (D) engaging students in the face of gender-based and racial peer pressure and parental expectations; (E) creating and maintaining a positive environment