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Pioneering physicist gets PhD after 75 years
Rosemary Brown discovered a new particle at Bristol University that paved the way for modern particle physics but left to get married before she was awarded a PhD for it
Female founders, CEOs, and VCs share their top insights from AI to robotics at Fortune’s Brainstorm Tech
Forerunner Ventures' Kirsten Green, Zoox CEO Aicha Evans, and Salesforce AI CEO Clara Shih debated everything from AI to robotics.
"Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer" Features Ann Burgess A Groundbreaker in the Field of Criminology
Professor Ann Burgess discusses her upcoming documentary series Mastermind on Hulu that covers her trailblazing career as the first person to create a methodology to help the FBI catch serial killers.
University chancellor says she is an ‘accidental trailblazer’ for women in Stem
Anne-Marie Imafidon is taking up the role at Glasgow Caledonian University.
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.
Celebrating PRIDE: Dating Apps for Queer Women, by Queer Women that are Changing the Online Dating Game
It’s LGBTQ+ Pride Month! Pride is for celebrating LGBTQIA2S+ love and community, but finding love can draining for queer women and nonbinary folks, especially in the era of online dating. Over half of queer people aged 18-49 have used a dating app at some point in their lives. However, mainstream apps like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge are the most popular - and they don’t cater to the queer community.
The Secret To Healthy, Fulfilling Friendships Between Autistic And Neurotypical People
Mental health experts share their best tips for people with autism and neurotypical folks to maintain healthy friendships that uplift one another.
Monet McMichael Is Your New Internet Bestie
The TikTok star opens up about her new fragrance, how she sets boundaries for social media, and the importance of representation for women of color.
Meet the 5 types of Gen Z freelancers—and their secret weapon
Half of all Gen Zers freelance—but not all Gen Zers freelance the same way.
These young queer people in California share their vision for the future, in their own words
The future is queerer than ever, with young people identifying as LGBTQ+ more than before. Six queer Gen Z folks share their hopes for the future.
How to recognise ADHD masking at work
Masking is when someone with ADHD acts in a way they think is socially acceptable in order to fit in.
Do you need a college degree to succeed? Here's what the data shows.
Many Americans are increasingly skeptical about the value of a college degree. Here's what the income and wealth data shows.
Here's Why the Disability Pride Flag Design Changed
Learn more about the disability pride flag, including its origin, and the significance of its colors.
10 Best Mental Health Podcasts
This collection of mental health podcasts addresses issues for anyone looking for self-help advice on different conditions and improving emotional wellness.
STEM Mentorship: Biggest Takeaways for High School and College STEM Graduates
Mentorship is an immense strength for students of all ages, in all disciplines. Being able to ask questions, build a relationship with a professional in your field, and get inspired are invaluable resources for students and early career professionals.
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Women with engineering degrees made historic breakthroughs at City Hall, JEA and JTA
"Public Works Barbie:" Engineering is a male-dominated field, but the presence of high-ranking women in Jacksonville shows career potential.
Best Books by and for Women in STEM
For women in STEM, seeing themselves in the media is rare. As of 2023, 72% of young women and girls said they wish there were more STEM women characters in movies and TV. But when they do, the impact is huge.
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For two years, these Coachella Valley High teens have been advocating for menstrual equity
The Menstrual Equity for All Act mandates that public schools must provide menstrual products in all restrooms. At Coachella Valley High School, full compliance has been an issue.
It’s Neurodiversity Awareness Month Pick up a Good Read
April is Neurodiversity Awareness Month and what better way to celebrate than to cuddle up with a good book! Built By Girls teamed up with Understood.org to come up with a list of books we love.
How young is too young to learn about sex? How Olivia Rodrigo ignited a fight for early education
Olivia Rodrigo’s team reportedly stopped abortion funds from distributing free emergency contraceptives on tour because her audience was deemed ‘too young’ to receive such items. According to sex education advocacy groups that spoke to Meredith Clark, this misconception is just one of many barriers toward a quality education
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.
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 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.