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March 9, 2016 2:26 PM
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Think Like a Girl. Become an Engineer.

Think Like a Girl. Become an Engineer. | STEM Advocate | Scoop.it

Engineering remains one of the most underrepresented fields for women at about 10 to 15 percent of the workforce in many developed countries, including the United States. Three mechanical engineering undergraduates at Rowan University in New Jersey want to change that.

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March 28, 2017 1:20 PM
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Microsoft’s #MakeWhat’sNext social campaign encourages more girls to stick with STEM

Microsoft’s #MakeWhat’sNext social campaign encourages more girls to stick with STEM | STEM Advocate | Scoop.it

This ad features several teenage girls talking about their hopes to be innovators in STEM, and of course some product placement for the Microsoft HoloLens and Surface. Then the girls are told how few women graduate with STEM degrees, prompting them to repeat their determination to pursue their goals

Ileane Smith's insight:

Nice to see what Microsoft is doing to promote STEM careers for women. I wish this effort would be ongoing and not just meant for a campaign.

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September 26, 2016 12:28 PM
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ASTM-Sponsored WISE Intern Nicholas D'Angelo Delivers Paper on Water Distribution Networks 

ASTM-Sponsored WISE Intern Nicholas D'Angelo Delivers Paper on Water Distribution Networks  | STEM Advocate | Scoop.it

D’Angelo’s paper discusses the irreversible health risks of exposure to contaminated water through lead-based pipes that have reached their 100-year lifespan.Click here to edit the content

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December 18, 2015 10:00 AM
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Universities Collaborate to Attract Females, Other Minorities to STEM

Universities Collaborate to Attract Females, Other Minorities to STEM | STEM Advocate | Scoop.it
The National STEM Collaborative plans to boost diversity in science, technology, engineering and math at colleges and universities.
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November 19, 2015 6:11 AM
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Workshop, Scholarships and Internship; Tool Kit and Professor of the Year

Workshop, Scholarships and Internship; Tool Kit and Professor of the Year | STEM Advocate | Scoop.it
On Oct. 8, architectural students from the New York Institute of Technology visited ASTM headquarters and heard talks from ASTM staff about the U.S. standardization system as well as our history, standards development process and presence in Europe.
Ileane Smith's insight:

Can you spot me in this pic? I had lunch with the students and one of the questions I asked them was about their favorite social media network. Can you guess their answer? One thing is for sure the do NOT use Twitter.

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November 6, 2015 8:12 AM
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ASTM Executive Vice President Katharine Morgan led a student roundtable at The Pennsylvania State University

ASTM Executive Vice President Katharine Morgan led a student roundtable at The Pennsylvania State University | STEM Advocate | Scoop.it

Student outreach is a big focus for ASTM moving forward. Kathie Morgan will be President of ASTM when James Thomas retires in early 2017.

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She heard from students about how ASTM standards are becoming part of their studies and their interests in fields such as construction, energy, amusement rides and more
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October 3, 2014 9:02 AM
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The female execs who STEM-ed their way to power

The female execs who STEM-ed their way to power | STEM Advocate | Scoop.it
The women at the top of the 2014 Fortune Most Powerful Women list have a serious thing for engineering. And physics. And math.
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August 22, 2014 10:37 AM
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Welcoming Women at STEM Conferences - and Beyond - The Story Exchange

Welcoming Women at STEM Conferences - and Beyond - The Story Exchange | STEM Advocate | Scoop.it

UC Davis professor Jonathan Eisen explains how to help make science a true meritocracy.

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July 3, 2014 10:09 AM
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Ten for STEM | From the Editor's Desk

Ten for STEM | From the Editor's Desk | STEM Advocate | Scoop.it
Education in the area of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) has been in the headlines as employers find it tough to uncover potential employees having STEM backgrounds. Efforts are underway to rectify perceived shortages in STEM fields. Notice of several such initiatives recently crossed our desk.
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May 24, 2014 8:21 PM
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What STEM Skills Gap? An Interview With Michael Teitelbaum, Author of "Falling Behind?" - Skilledup.com

What STEM Skills Gap? An Interview With Michael Teitelbaum, Author of "Falling Behind?" - Skilledup.com | STEM Advocate | Scoop.it
Interview with Michael Teitelbaum, author of Falling Behind?, which explores cycles of public anxiety about the STEM skills gap.
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April 28, 2014 11:09 AM
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Senior engineers design and build inventions to graduate - LSU The Reveille

Senior engineers design and build inventions to graduate - LSU The Reveille | STEM Advocate | Scoop.it
Senior engineers design and build inventions to graduate LSU The Reveille Students then design a product that meets the specifications of the group that proposed the projects, who effectively serve as their employers, said mechanical engineering...
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April 1, 2014 2:12 PM
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Inspire Your Students to Pursue STEM Careers: Strategy 2

Inspire Your Students to Pursue STEM Careers: Strategy 2 | STEM Advocate | Scoop.it
Help students see how STEM subjects can be a powerful/useful way for us to understand our world. Answer the question of “When am I ever going to use this?”
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March 24, 2014 11:02 AM
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Women Are Less Likely To Get Hired In Math Jobs Even When They Perform As Well As Men

Women Are Less Likely To Get Hired In Math Jobs Even When They Perform As Well As Men | STEM Advocate | Scoop.it
A new report uncovers deep-seated bias against women trying to get a job in math.
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April 18, 2017 9:13 AM
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Color Outside the Lines: Women in STEM 2017 Coloring Book

Color Outside the Lines: Women in STEM 2017 Coloring Book | STEM Advocate | Scoop.it
Color your own version of illustrations of five historical women in STEM with this print-at-home coloring book we produced for Women's History Month 2017.
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Introducing kids to STEM with a coloring book featuring women who excelled in the field can also reach adults who love to color!

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March 28, 2017 10:20 AM
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Science-Loving Teens From Ghana And D.C. Geek Out Together

Science-Loving Teens From Ghana And D.C. Geek Out Together | STEM Advocate | Scoop.it
They competed in the first World Smarts STEM Challenge. We got to know the team that worked on a water purifier using neem leaves and ... cilantro.
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August 11, 2016 6:19 AM
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STEM Girls – Ten Books Featuring Girls Rocking Science by Nancy Castaldo

STEM Girls – Ten Books Featuring Girls Rocking Science by Nancy Castaldo | STEM Advocate | Scoop.it
Yes, I was a science geek.  I was a girl who looked under rocks, couldn’t wait for dissections in biology class, and was the president of my college science club. That didn’t mean I didn’t love to read, like most girls. I did. In fact, I entered college as a duel Bio/English major. It wasn’t…
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November 19, 2015 11:25 AM
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#LoveTheTeachers Campaign - Lidyr Creative

#LoveTheTeachers Campaign - Lidyr Creative | STEM Advocate | Scoop.it

In order to be eligible to receive a $100 gift card to Staples, teachers must teach at a Philadelphia Public School.

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My daughter's company is giving back to the Philadelphia Public School System.

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November 19, 2015 6:08 AM
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10 Doubts Teachers have About Teaching Coding

10 Doubts Teachers have About Teaching Coding | STEM Advocate | Scoop.it
Teaching kids to code is "just as important" or "more important" than teaching courses like math, science, history and English. Here are top 10 myths that might be holding teachers form integrating coding literacy in their curriculum.
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November 5, 2015 7:43 AM
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The New STEM Workforce

The New STEM Workforce | STEM Advocate | Scoop.it
Patch.com Live Stream: The New STEM Workforce The New York Academy of Sciences In the United States, it's estimated that 75 percent of all jobs will require STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) expertise by 2018, with similar...
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September 4, 2014 10:54 AM
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BBC's Children's Shows Focus on Tech | 3D Printer Industry

BBC's Children's Shows Focus on Tech | 3D Printer Industry | STEM Advocate | Scoop.it

BBC Children's and BBC Learning will be putting a heavy emphasis on technology and coding this season, with Nina and the Neurons learning about 3D printing....As England launches a new computing curriculum, the BBC has added a computer science focus to their free online study support resource, Bitesize, with new guides geared to teach tech with rich animation, graphics, videos, and games. On top of the online curriculum, the channel will be airing several programs that emphasize computer education. Appsolute Genius on CBBC will feature Dick and Dom, who will challenge viewers to design and build their own video game app. Technobabble is another show that will air on CBBC, in which Frankie Vu and Clara Amfu will direct viewers’ attentions to tech applications in the real world, including 3D printing and virtual reality.

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August 6, 2014 11:20 AM
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Alternative STEM Programs Offer Early Career Preparation for Students - US News

Alternative STEM Programs Offer Early Career Preparation for Students - US News | STEM Advocate | Scoop.it
More than 20 incoming freshmen worked in the field to gain experience for careers in STEM.
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July 2, 2014 8:01 AM
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STEM lessons: High school teachers, students gain hands-on experience at UD's ISE Lab

STEM lessons: High school teachers, students gain hands-on experience at UD's ISE Lab | STEM Advocate | Scoop.it

The University of Delaware’s Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Laboratory (ISE Lab) was buzzing with activity last week [June 2014], as more than 60 high school students from throughout the state launched foam gliders along the hallways, mopped up miniature oil spills in basins of water and used the learning labs to investigate the effects of acid rain...

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April 29, 2014 10:59 AM
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This Is Not Your Father's #STEM Job

This Is Not Your Father's #STEM Job | STEM Advocate | Scoop.it
Instead of following traditional paths, women are using their science, technology, engineering, and math degrees to create new careers.
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April 9, 2014 9:35 AM
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Employment Outlook for STEM Professionals Is Robust — and Moving Beyond Traditional Occupations | Industry Market Trends

Employment Outlook for STEM Professionals Is Robust — and Moving Beyond Traditional Occupations | Industry Market Trends | STEM Advocate | Scoop.it
One study said STEM is second only to healthcare as the fastest-growing occupational category in the economy. Find out where the new STEM jobs will be through 2020.
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March 26, 2014 9:10 AM
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Big Bang Theory's Mayim Bialik Urges Girls to Pursue STEM Careers

Big Bang Theory's Mayim Bialik Urges Girls to Pursue STEM Careers | STEM Advocate | Scoop.it
The Big Bang Theory's Mayim Bialik is the national spokesperson for DeVry's HerWorld. She says girls should be encouraged to enter STEM careers. We agree.
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