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…
Announcing the launch of #GC4WNEWS Campaign on GC4Women.org The Global Connections for Women Foundation (GC4Women) recently marked its sixth anniversary, and we plan to leave a purposeful mark on this year. We are excited to announce that starting September 1st, 2018, GC4Women will launch a new campaign with #GC4WNews. This campaign was created in response to the need women have…
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?…
Six years ago. It was a perfect day. A sunny 72° with a light breeze. Paul Davidson and his daughter Christine route the mall, shopping for a dress for the snowflake dance. The last dance of middle school. “I had accidentally left my wallet in the car,” Davidson, then 46, said. “I asked Christine to get it for me.” That…
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…
