Space diversity initiative builds steam with new leadership and K-12 focused National Space Day
A growing effort to attract more women and people of color into the space industry has shared some of its first results and a new occasion to rally around: National Space Day, May 3, when thousands of students will learn that not only can they do space stuff, but they really should start now. Space Workforce 2030 is a joint effort by the Space Foundation and Aerospace Corporation, amounting to basically a promise that they — and all their 29 company partners as of now — will transparently report the demographics of their workplaces, hiring and recruitment, and work together to identify ways to bring a more diverse crowd to the notoriously homogeneous space industry. The effort also now has an executive director in Melanie Stricklan, formerly of Slingshot Space (and the Air Force), who is now leading the organization full time.
"Like many women, my ADHD went undiagnosed for 24 years: here's what I'd tell my 12-year-old self"
For Mared, an ADHD diagnosis that came at the age of 24 made a lot of things click. Here are the signs of ADHD noticed most in women and girls, and her story.
Women in AI: Kristine Gloria tells women to enter the field and 'follow your curiosity'
To give AI-focused women academics and others their well-deserved -- and overdue -- time in the spotlight, TechCrunch is launching a series of interviews focusing on remarkable women who’ve contributed to the AI revolution. Kristine Gloria formerly led the Aspen Institute's Emergent and Intelligent Technologies Initiative -- the Aspen Institute being the D.C.-headquartered think tank focused on values-based leadership and policy expertise. Gloria holds a PhD in cognitive science and a Master's in media studies, and her past work includes research at MIT’s Internet Policy Research Initiative, the San Francisco-based Startup Policy Lab and the Center for Society, Technology and Policy at UC Berkeley.
I Applied to Be a NASA Astronaut. You Can Too
NASA is opening up the books to recruit what could be one of its most diverse classes ever.
Empowering Women in the Workplace in the Fight for Equal Pay
Women worked 72 more days in 2024 to make the same amount men made last year. This phenomenon is known as the gender pay gap, the difference between men and women’s annual income. As of 2024, women make an average of 84 cents to a man’s dollar, for doing the same work. In STEM, male professionals make about $15,000 more than women. When comparing men in STEM to Black or Latina women, that gap increases by more than two-times, to $33,000.
Program to get more Indigenous women in physics
Program to get more Indigenous women in physics
These Are The Best Countries For Work-Life Balance
Surprise, surprise — guess who doesn't make the list?
Empowering Innovation: RTC’s Black Wings Hack-a-Thon Takes Flight
Black Wings Hacks is a three-day event that encourages college-aged girls and non-binary individuals interested in STEM to test their creativity, problem-solving and teamwork skills in a innovative and fun filled environment.
The women chosen for Barbie's new role model dolls
Barbie has added new dolls to its Role Models collection, based on real-life singers and actresses from around the world.
International Women’s Day 2024: Celebrating and Elevating Women in STEM
Happy International Women’s Day! For International Women’s Day 2024, we’re celebrating women across STEM fields and professions. While men still outnumber women in STEM industries, there are over 12 million women who work in STEM!
- The Clarion Ledger
Women's History Month: A look at Fanny Lou Hamer
Fanny Lou Hamer was a trailblazer in American horticulture.
New poll highlights young voter interests for 2024
Young voters want to see changes made to reproductive rights, health care and inflation, according to a poll released Monday. In partnership with Future Majority research, Rolling Sea Action Fund and ASPIRE PAC, Communities United Action Fund polled 2,257 of voters under 40 living in Arizona, Michigan, Georgia and competitive districts in California. The Hill…
Harmonizing Black Music History with STEM Geared at Social Change
Unveil the intersection of music, Black history, and STEM principles as Chicago-based artist Moyana Olivia navigates the rhythm of her music career and studies in musicology at Northwestern University. Black music history is a crucial part of her music career, education, and inspirations.
Diversity in Design Is on the Rise
Do you think of Design as a STEM field? It is! Whether it be fashion design, editorial design, motion design, or illustration, the design field is built on STEM practices. Design is where creativity is executed through STEM, making it a great outlet for artists to transform their ideas into something tangible. As is true in any STEM field, gender disparities are present in design…but they may not be what you expect.
Women of Color STEM DTX Conference Continues to Create Change
The Women of Color STEM DTX Conference celebrated its 28th event in 2023 with a three day event dedicated to honoring women in the fields of STEM.
NASA releases new images of solar system's "most volcanic world"
NASA's spacecraft Juno did a flyby of Jupiter's moon Io to learn more about the lunar body's volcanic activity.
Breaking Down Barriers In STEM Fields: Woodwork
Breaking down barriers across the STEM field is a constant battle for women and non-binary individuals. Woodwork is one of those fields.
Women Who Made History in 2023
Built By Girls highlights five women who made history in 2023.
How I Started in STEM with Misfits Market Senior Director of Product Janet Kim
Built By Girls presents How I Started in STEM - a video series connecting female and gender non-conforming executives in STEM with the next generation ready to break into their careers. In this episode Misfits Market Director of Product Janet Kim gives her best advice on getting in and getting ahead in STEM.
Stella McCartney Pre-Fall 2024
Stella McCartney took a spin through the animal kingdom, using sustainable fabrics, materials and techniques to create feathery fluff and wild prints.
The Dos And Don'ts Of Holiday Tipping, According To An Etiquette Expert
You definitely don't want to look like a Grinch this year.
Holiday Movies Worth Checking Out
Built By Girls reviewed the box office for the best holiday movies that may interest you.
How I Started in STEM with AWS Vice President of Technology Mai-Lan Tomsen Bukovec
Mai-Lan Tomsen Bukovec is the Vice President of Technology at Amazon Web Services and spoke with Built By Girls for the video series How I Started in STEM to inspire the next generation to pursue careers in STEM.
Student loan debt is a 'crisis for Black America,' Democratic lawmaker says
86.4% of Black bachelor’s degree holders and 81% of Black students pursuing master's and doctoral degrees borrow for school.
Reasons Why Climate Change Should be on Your Radar
Climate change has emerged as one of the most pressing global challenges of our time. The consequences of a warming planet are becoming increasingly evident, affecting not only the environment but also worldwide economies and daily human life. Here are 5 reasons why climate change should not only be acknowledged by everyone but also why it should be a major concern.