Senator Gillibrand announced legislation that would give more “STEM” opportunities for woman, minorities and the poor. Article>>
Legislation announced to enhance ‘STEM’ in United States
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This Is What the Next Generation of Engineers Looks Like
In college and during her career, Kimberly Bryant often found herself the only black female scientist in the
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10 Inspiring Quotes from Women Tech Leaders
Check out these great inspiring quotes from women leaders in the world of STEM. Link>>
Involving More Female and Minority Students in STEM Imperative According to Experts
Experts in STEM education initiatives stressed the need to build interest in science, technology, engineering and math fields among both female and minority student groups, according to discussion on a recent Google Hangout hosted by AdvancED. Full Article>>
Closing The Gender Gap In Computer Science (Infographic)
Check out this informative infographic which focuses on the relationship between women and computer science. Link>>
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CU-Boulder Making Strides Toward a More Diverse Engineering Department
A group of 30 high school girls, split into teams, poked and prodded clay, pebbles, a sponge, duct tape, two straws, two popsicle sticks and some plastic wrap inside a small, rectangular bucket to make the sturdiest levee possible. Link>>
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Putting The Spotlight On Blacks In Tech
Representatives from Historically Black Colleges and Universities are this week to talk about African Americans in the tech world. According to a recent study by the National Science Foundation, Black men and women made up 5 percent of scientists and engineers working in their field in 2010. NPR Article>>
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Why Are There Still So Few Women in Science?
Last summer, researchers at Yale published a study proving that physicists, chemists and biologists are likely to view a young male scientist more favorably than a woman with the same qualifications. Presented