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Can Mentorships Get More Girls Into STEM Subjects?

Edsurge

Khan works as a UX designer, and says her industry is male-dominated—a fact that hasn’t changed much since she switched over from graphic design for the new challenges and opportunities that UX presented. “I The same concept applies in education, and especially in the STEM sector, where EdSurge found mentors working with girls of all ages.

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Don’t say there’s a lack of STEM talent in the South

The Hechinger Report

His “quiet and relentless advocacy brought hundreds of African Americans into space industry jobs in the Deep South, helping to shift perceptions of black people in ways both subtle and profound,” wrote Michael Fletcher in the story. Foster’s legacy of leveraging black talent in the STEM fields cannot be overstated. Trade Industry.

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Why is the Electronic Book Reader a Must-Have in 2024?

Kitaboo on EdTech

The eReader has become a convenient symbol for avid readers with the growing incorporation of technology in our everyday lives. The worldwide user base within the ‘eBooks’ sector of the digital media industry is projected to hit 1.1 billion users, marking a new record by 2027.

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PBS to Present “Spotlight Education,” A Special Week of Programming Featuring Reports About America’s Students and New Models of Learning, September 12-17

EdNews Daily

A thought-provoking documentary about how families, educators and leaders in diverse rural communities are working to get their youngest children on track toward graduating from high school in 2027. In a one-hour special, FRONTLINE presents two films that build on its education reporting. “A 10:00 p.m. THE ADDRESS.

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Girls Who Code Founder Awarded McGraw Education Prize

Edsurge

It was clear to me that I wanted to focus on girls and on technology—because I felt like that's where the jobs and opportunities are. Technology is more a part of everything we do. When they get access to technology, they tend to ask: How can I use technology to make the world better? What changes are needed?

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Girls Who Code Goes to Capitol Hill: Can Congress Help Solve the Gender Gap in Tech?

Edsurge

After finishing her undergraduate degree, Rosen later returned to school and earned an associate degree in computing and information technology, going on to work as a programmer and software developer for companies including Summa Corporation, Citibank and Southwest Gas. “I wanted to do these things.” So that’s what she learned to do.

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How 60 Minutes Oversimplified the Gender Gap and Overlooked Women in Tech

Edsurge

When Americans tuned in to watch last Sunday’s segment of 60 Minutes, they learned that the vast gender gap in the tech industry is shrinking, thanks to “one group that may have a chance to finally crack the code,” as the correspondent put it. But both organizations have missions to elevate and retain girls in technology.

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