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Women in technology
fromHackernoon
2 months ago

Unpacking the IT Gender Gap: Lived Experience and the Path Forward | HackerNoon

Women in IT remain significantly underrepresented, with only 19% of positions filled by women in 2022/2023.
Cultural and historical factors heavily influence women's pursuit of STEM careers.
fromBKReader
1 day ago
Brooklyn

Meet Your Candidates: Jerry Chang And Susan Zhuang For City Council District 43

Jerry Chan and Susan Zhuang are competing for City Council District 43, showcasing a race between an incumbent and an independent candidate.
#diversity
fromITPro
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Mandiant exec thinks AI could boost diversity in cybersecurity

AI is set to transform cybersecurity hiring by emphasizing investigative skills over technical expertise, potentially increasing diversity within the field.
fromITPro
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Mandiant exec thinks AI could boost diversity in cybersecurity

AI is set to transform cybersecurity hiring by emphasizing investigative skills over technical expertise, potentially increasing diversity within the field.
more#diversity
#higher-education
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Ontario to spend $750M on STEM programs at universities, colleges | CBC News

Ontario invests $750 million to enhance STEM education, creating 20,500 new spots annually.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Ontario to spend $750M on STEM programs at universities, colleges | CBC News

Ontario invests $750 million to enhance STEM education, creating 20,500 new spots annually.
more#higher-education
#philanthropy
more#philanthropy
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago
Board games

Help them kiss kindergarten goodbye with one of these sweet gifts

Kindergarten graduation is a milestone that deserves celebration with thoughtful gifts to prepare children for first grade.
OMG science
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The Chaos of NIH Cuts Has Left Early-Career Scientists Scrambling

The decline in NIH training grants threatens support for aspiring scientists, leading to inequities in research opportunities.
OMG science
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Why are maths competitions on the rise in Central Asia?

The rise of math competitions in Central Asia aims to enhance human capital and support socio-economic development.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez, Gayle King: all-woman crew to helm next space flight on Bezos's Blue Origin rocket

An all-woman crew will pilot Blue Origin's upcoming spaceflight, marking a historic moment in space exploration.
#youth-empowerment
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Bicycling

Dirt bike culture is Black culture': the organization fighting to legalize the sport

B-360 introduces STEM education through dirt biking to empower students and offer them diverse opportunities amidst varying regulations across cities.
fromWashington Post
4 months ago
US news

Middle-schooler finds goose poop that has cancer-fighting compound

The program engages middle school students in real biomedical research, connecting their experiences to potential careers in STEM fields.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Bicycling

Dirt bike culture is Black culture': the organization fighting to legalize the sport

B-360 introduces STEM education through dirt biking to empower students and offer them diverse opportunities amidst varying regulations across cities.
fromWashington Post
4 months ago
US news

Middle-schooler finds goose poop that has cancer-fighting compound

The program engages middle school students in real biomedical research, connecting their experiences to potential careers in STEM fields.
more#youth-empowerment
Education
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Elon Musk's next venture set to launch this year: a private preschool

Elon Musk is launching Ad Astra, a private preschool in Texas focused on STEM learning, with aspirations to eventually expand into a university.
fromEntrepreneur
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

How a Grandfather Started a $500,000 Side Hustle on Amazon | Entrepreneur

Joshua White's Handy Famm side hustle became a multi-million dollar business by creating functional STEM tools for kids.
Started after recognizing a gap in the market for children's tools during a Home Depot visit.
fromWashington Post
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Australia, wary of China, prepares workforce to build nuclear subs

The AUKUS pact is driving significant investments in education and workforce development in Australia to prepare for future submarine construction.
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Sunnyvale City Council approves Severe Weather Hotel Pilot Program

Sunnyvale City Council has launched a Severe Weather Hotel Pilot Program to assist vulnerable individuals during extreme weather events.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
5 months ago
Design

This $236 Robot Dog Obeys Voice Commands, Does Backflips, and even supports ChatGPT Integration - Yanko Design

The Bittle X robot dog allows users to build, program, and teach it new tricks, enhancing STEM skills and personalizing its personality.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Education

Alarm bells': why are Australian boys doing better than girls in maths and science?

Gender disparities in maths and science start early, with a concerning gap noted between boys and girls in recent academic performance reports.
fromBoston.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Watch: Boston University's pumpkin drop reaches new heights

BU's annual Pumpkin Drop merges Halloween festivities with hands-on physics education, illustrating concepts like gravitation and energy transformations.
fromTelecompetitor
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Foundation for Rural Service Announces 36 Grants for Nearly $170,000

FRS awarded 36 grants totaling nearly $170,000, marking a record in support for rural community projects during its 30th anniversary.
fromBusiness Matters
6 months ago
Education

How Shoshana Leffler Makes STEM Come Alive for Students

Innovative teaching and tutoring in STEM education fosters student interest and critical thinking.
Personalized support enhances academic performance and builds confidence, especially in underserved communities.
Miscellaneous
fromModern Retail
7 months ago

Mastercard, Samsung and 7-Eleven are 2024 Greater Good Awards winners

This year's Greater Good Awards highlight innovative efforts in education, inclusion, and sustainability through community empowerment.
fromSFGATE
7 months ago
Education

The best private school in California is in the East Bay, new ranking shows

College Preparatory School ranked No. 7 nationally and No. 1 in California for private schools by Niche, showcasing academic excellence and strong college preparedness.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

Next-level sibling rivalry pushes US man to 181 Guinness World Records

David Rush's record-breaking journey started from childhood competition, driven by a desire to promote STEM education.
fromChalkbeat
8 months ago
Education

15 Bronx high schoolers spend a summer working in cancer research labs

High school students gain practical research experience through the BEYOND ALBERT program at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, preparing them for careers in medicine.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
8 months ago

STEM-ming Summer Learning Loss in The LinkNYC Leadership Academy

Digital Girls, Inc. promotes STEM education to combat digital inequity and support students' academic success, particularly during summer months.
fromComputerWeekly.com
8 months ago
Women in technology

Number of girls taking A-level computing exceeds 3,000 | Computer Weekly

A-level computing saw a 28.6% increase in female students in 2024, emphasizing the need for a strong talent pipeline in a male-dominated field.
fromBKReader
11 months ago
Brooklyn

Pick Up Your Free STEM Books in Red Hook on May 21

3,200 STEM books donated to Brooklyn families by Community Offshore Wind and Brooklyn Public Library.
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