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How to Increase STEM Popularity Among Females

How to Increase STEM Popularity Among Females

The gap between the number of men and women working in any field related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics is still considerable. As specific days such as international girls and women days have gained popularity and are used to celebrate the...

Advice for Women in STEM

Advice for Women in STEM

It’s been documented that having more women involved in the STEM field leads to greater results for everyone. Yet, women still face many barriers to joining the industry. It can be discouraging to experience gender bias in the workplace and that keeps many women out...

Young Black Women Making Strides in STEM

Young Black Women Making Strides in STEM

February is when we take the time to remember and celebrate the significant accomplishments made by Black people throughout history. Black women, in particular, are responsible for so many advancements and inventions throughout history. Alice Ball is responsible for...

Perks of Learning to Code

Perks of Learning to Code

For those working in the world of computer science or web development, knowing how to code is an essential skill. But, those who aren’t planning to pursue a career in these fields may feel that there’s no reason for them to learn to code. They may also feel...

How to Relieve Stress During Finals Week

How to Relieve Stress During Finals Week

Finals week is one of the most stressful times of college. There’s so much that needs to be done, and there’s often very little time left to do it. As deadlines approach, it’s easy to let the stress get the best of you, to the point where you feel as though you’re...

How Universities can Support Women in STEM

How Universities can Support Women in STEM

Getting more women involved in STEM is crucial to the success of those fields. However, many women feel discouraged by the lack of women they see in STEM careers and feel that it isn’t an option for them. Colleges can help reverse this opinion and inspire more women...

Major STEM Discoveries Made by Women

Major STEM Discoveries Made by Women

While in recent years has there been a push for more women to work in STEM fields, there have been women working and making discoveries in these fields for decades. Women have been behind many of the major findings in science and mathematics, though they’re often not...

How to Increase Gender Representation in STEM

How to Increase Gender Representation in STEM

A new study by female geoscientists and engineers looks deeper into the problem and offers solutions on closing the gap. Women are interested in the STEM field; women make up 53 percent of science undergraduate and masters students around the world and 43 percent of...