Women’s colleges provide a unique, supportive environment for women to succeed in science and math. For too many students, college is a time to give up on dreams of pursuing a science, technology, engineering or math career – and this is especially true for women and minorities. From 2009 to 2013, approximately 22 percent of women entered college intending to major in…
Mattel’s latest offering also wants to teach girls how to code right now. Move over, Ken. On Tuesday Mattel debuted its latest doll, “Robotics Engineer Barbie,” which it says is meant to show girls they can begin pursuing a career in the STEM fields ― science, technology, engineering and math ― right now. The $14 doll, which is available in…
Time to be inspired. Whether you’re a bookworm or only read when it’s required, there are a few game-changing women empowerment books that you need to check out at your local library or bookstore. In no particular order, here are the top 10 inspirational books for women. 1. Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali Hirsi Ali discusses her life story of her traditional…
Olympic champion Simone Biles made history with a sweep of wins at the U.S. national gymnastics championships competition on Sunday, but all eyes were also trained on the bright teal leotard she chose for the occasion. Teal is the color designated for survivors of sexual assault, a community in which Biles counts herself, along with hundreds of others in the gymnastics world and beyond. It…
“We tipped the organization upside down,” he explained. “We now have the youngest and brightest teaching the oldest. Jack Welch, the formidable, former CEO of General Electric (GE), popularized the concept of reverse mentoring in 1999. In his pilot project, he paired 500 senior and junior employees, in hopes the latter would teach the former about technological advances and tools. In…
Dr. Jess Wade wants to share female scientists’ stories and get young girls to consider a career in STEM. British physicist Dr. Jess Wade has written 270 Wikipedia pages for trailblazing female scientists in an effort to get every woman “who has achieved something impressive in science to get the prominence and recognition they deserve.” Completing the feat in less…
The stunning announcement was made Thursday morning at the end of the annual “White Coat Ceremony,” where new medical students are given white lab coats to mark the start of their M.D. degree program. “Our last thing was to tell the students and their parents that, hey, tuition is going to be on us,” Dr. Rafael Rivera, associate dean for…
3 Quick Exercises You Can Do at Home A busy mom’s schedule can be overwhelming and can also be why so many women are struggling with their weight. There are still a million things to do, and before you know it, it’s 2- p.m. and time for the children to come back home. Exactly where are we supposed to fit in exercise?…
Let’s face it, at a staggering $3.3 trillion in 2016, healthcare expenses in the United States is expensive. Many healthcare systems are left cash strapped, throwing the burden onto patients, who end up facing really high costs. Luckily, there are better ways to save money, creating a win-win situation for all. 1. Balancing the drive for technology. Technology in healthcare is…
Confidence is the cornerstone of leadership. If you don’t believe in yourself, how can others believe in you? Here are seven ways mental hacks you can use to be more confident in yourself: 1. Push through self-limiting beliefs. As children we think we can conquer the world, but somewhere between childhood and adulthood, our enthusiasm and natural inclinations to dream big…
