Mayim Bialik isn’t just a neuroscientist; she also plays one on TV. The 37-year old star of the CBS hit The Big Bang Theory got her start as the zany teenage lead on “Blossom,” but took years off of Hollywood in the early aughts to
Mayim Bialik’s ‘Big Bang Theory’ On Girls, STEM Careers And Role Models
Why Women Quit Technology Careers
What if half the men in science, engineering and technology roles dropped out at midcareer? That would surely be
The Rise Of Women In Tech
It’s time for the old adage that women neither like nor do well in math and science be put to rest …Women are increasingly
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Women in Science: Under the Microscope
Innovative women in science are increasingly rising to prominence, such as the winners of the 2013 Women in Science Awards from
6 Great STEM Websites for Women
Great Science For Girls National Institute for Women in Trades, Technology and Science
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5 Reasons Why We Need to Attract More Minorities, Women to STEM Fields
A lot has been written about the effort to attract more women and people of color to what’s known as the “STEM” fields – science,
Brainy Girls Program Advocates for STEM
From the White House to grandma’s house, everyone knows too few girls find lasting interest in STEM. One such solution is Pretty Brainy, a program which engages girls in STEM learning that emphasizes a
Women Flock to Startups, Trail in Computer Science
Women in technology say they have plenty of opportunities to start Web-based companies and raise capital, though there are still too few of them studying computer science and taking engineering roles. That’s the message from a group of female executives on “Women to
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