I'm in a rush too - but fwiw, of all the 11 year olds I've ever known - some you can tell what they are hard-wired to do from day one, but most are going to change with the wind in terms of interests over the next few years. If she hasn't really had any high-level truly inspiring science courses yet, I wouldn't hedge any bets that she *won't* become interested in STEM - it's possible she just hasn't been exposed to her true passion yet.
FWIW, math and science were always my strongest academic subjects, although I was doing great in school across the board. My mom and dad were also math and science geeks. I, otoh, loved loved LOVED music (still do!), and I was really good at it. I was convinced that I wanted to study music in college right up until I was 16, and had that first talk with a college rep who mentioned money. Salary-type money. I went home and thought things through. Suddenly STEM was much more interesting too me
That revelation re salaries also happened the same year I had my first physics course, and that's who I really am anyway. Just because I spent my youth planning to be a music major, followed by a very shallow decision that $ was suddenly more important than being a musician... I still landed where I was meant to be and where I truly have huge passion - in the sciences. I just wasn't far enough along my life's path at 11 to know where that passion was yet.
I suspect that no matter what direction your dd ultimately chooses, she'll be fine
Best wishes,
polarbear
