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Book report on girl code and how teenage programmers are inspiring girls in tech

Book Report: Teenage Programmers Tell Their Story in Girl Code

Andrea “Andy” Gonzales and Sophie Houser were just like any other teenage girls, until they created a unique video game that went viral. The pair met during the Summer Immersion Program at Girls Who Code and the rest is history. Sophie and Andy recently wrote a book, called Girl Code, that tells of their individual …

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20 inspiring women in robotics shaping tomorrow’s world by Ozobot

20 Inspiring Women (and Girls) Changing the World of Robotics

Robotics is defined as the branch of technology that deals with the design, construction, operation, and application of robots. Whether it’s self-driving cars, assistants for household chores or medical devices that improve healthcare outcomes, robots are changing our everyday life. The following women are leaders in the robotics field. These females are revolutionizing the way …

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25 ways to interest girls in STEAM through competitions

25 Competitions for Parents and Teachers to Interest Girls in STEAM

Teachers across the country strive to inspire their female students to pursue lessons outside the classroom. By stepping away from books and into real-world applications, girls can form a stronger connection with the materials and turn learning into a fun activity. One way parents can take what is learned in the classroom and apply it …

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Public figures and organizations that are promoting diversity in STEM education by Ozobot

Public Figures and Organizations Bringing More Diversity to STEAM

Black History Month is typically a time to look back at pioneer inventors of the past and people who have spent their lives advancing science despite racism and oppression. However, there’s still a lot of work to do. Underserved communities and education gaps still hold many black youth back from discovering their potential in STEAM …

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The STEM race gap and barriers minority students face by Ozobot

What You Need to Know About the STEM Race Gap

Minority students who dream about an engineering career face a host of barriers from implicit bias in early-childhood education to subconscious and overt racism in the workplace. There’s plenty of finger-pointing about where the racial gap starts, with some STEM organizations trying to find a magic solution to seal the gap and help students of …

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Trailblazing Black scientists and inventors to inspire kids

Trailblazers in History: 16 Black Inventors and Scientists to Inspire Your Kids

****Updated for 2025: Since this post was first written, more groundbreaking African American scientists and inventors have made history! We’ve updated it to highlight even more trailblazers who have shaped the world through innovation and discovery. Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett (b. 1986) – Immunologist Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett emerged as one of science’s most important figures …

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Art vs STEM: How creativity and innovation go hand in hand

Art vs. STEM: How Teachers and Parents Put the A into STEAM

Some parents, educators, and professionals believe that STEM and the arts operate in silos separate from each other. Artistically gifted people create beautiful pieces that inspire while logical people stick to numbers and formulas. There is a belief that you are either left-brained or right-brained. Thoughtful or logical. Math or reading-oriented. But it doesn’t have …

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Speech therapists are using technology to connect with and empower patients

Why Speech Therapists Need to Speak Tech

Every Job is a STEAM Job is our series looking at why kids will need tech literacy and coding skills to succeed in their future careers, no matter where those careers take them. Previously, we looked at how technology is changing mental health, film, construction, archaeologists, set designers, teachers, fashion designers, architects, journalists, small business owners, and the professionals protecting our national parks. With Facebook Live, SnapChat, …

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Exploring technology and mental health in modern care

There’s an App for That? Merging Technology and Mental Health

Every Job is a STEAM Job is our series looking at why kids will need tech literacy and coding skills to succeed in their future careers, no matter where those careers take them. Previously, we looked at how technology is changing film, construction, archaeologists, set designers, teachers, fashion designers, architects, journalists, small business owners, and the professionals protecting our national parks. If you scrape your knee …

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