A celestial display unfolds beneath the velvety African night sky, amidst the peace of Kenya's isolated Samburu county. It’s 1:30 AM in mid-August, and 50 enthralled individuals lie on the dry riverbed, their eyes turned heavenwards, entranced by the stars. The Milky Way arcs … [Read more...] about Meet Susan Murabana, the astronomer bringing the cosmos to Kenyan youth
women in STEM
The Smithsonian hosts 120 statues of great women in STEM
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Smithsonian decided to commemorate great women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), academic disciplines that have historically been dominated by men by hosting Women’s Futures Month. The most … [Read more...] about The Smithsonian hosts 120 statues of great women in STEM
Meet Dr. Wade: writer of thousands of Wikipedia pages for women scientists
Though the world has made some strides in gender equality, there is certainly still room for improvement, especially in the field of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (or STEM for short). Unfortunately, women continue to be underrepresented in most STEM … [Read more...] about Meet Dr. Wade: writer of thousands of Wikipedia pages for women scientists
Brownies will now earn merit badges in STEM
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields are not just highly lucrative and profitable fields, they are essential for the continued progress of society. That being said, every field, whether it be in STEM or the arts, benefits from a variety of minds … [Read more...] about Brownies will now earn merit badges in STEM
Seven lessons from the life of Hidden Figures’ Katherine Johnson
Katherine Johnson, an African-American mathematician who made critical contributions to the space program at NASA, became a household name after the famous book, Hidden Figures, and subsequent movie, detailed her work for the space organization. Johnson passed away in February … [Read more...] about Seven lessons from the life of Hidden Figures’ Katherine Johnson