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Bringing national attention to the exciting opportunities that engineering represents for girls & women. A program of the National Academy of Engineering.
While yesterday was Veteran's Day, we salute all who served!
We honor trailblazers like Army Spc. Arshia Gill, one of the female soldiers stepping into combat roles previously closed to women. Thank you for your service!
Learn more: www.war.gov/News/News-St...
#VeteransDay#MilitaryEngineers
We honor trailblazers like Army Spc. Arshia Gill, one of the female soldiers stepping into combat roles previously closed to women. Thank you for your service!
Learn more: www.war.gov/News/News-St...
#VeteransDay#MilitaryEngineers
November 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM
While yesterday was Veteran's Day, we salute all who served!
We honor trailblazers like Army Spc. Arshia Gill, one of the female soldiers stepping into combat roles previously closed to women. Thank you for your service!
Learn more: www.war.gov/News/News-St...
#VeteransDay#MilitaryEngineers
We honor trailblazers like Army Spc. Arshia Gill, one of the female soldiers stepping into combat roles previously closed to women. Thank you for your service!
Learn more: www.war.gov/News/News-St...
#VeteransDay#MilitaryEngineers
Great work by Danielle Boyer, the Ojibwe inventor behind The STEAM Connection that works to distribute accessible high-quality and unique learning experiences to Indigenous youth.
Learn more at: www.steamconnection.org
#STEM#thesteamconnection#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth#WomenInEngineering
Learn more at: www.steamconnection.org
#STEM#thesteamconnection#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth#WomenInEngineering
The STEAM Connection
The STEAM Connection is a youth and minority led charity on a mission to make technical education accessible for youth through the power of robotics.
www.steamconnection.org
November 6, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Great work by Danielle Boyer, the Ojibwe inventor behind The STEAM Connection that works to distribute accessible high-quality and unique learning experiences to Indigenous youth.
Learn more at: www.steamconnection.org
#STEM#thesteamconnection#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth#WomenInEngineering
Learn more at: www.steamconnection.org
#STEM#thesteamconnection#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth#WomenInEngineering
Beware of the things that glow in the dark! Tonight we can honor Marie Curie, the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different sciences. Learn more: www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physi... . #Happyhalloween#Mariecurie#sciencehero#WomenInSTEM#Trailblazer
Nobel Prize in Physics 1903
The Nobel Prize in Physics 1903 was divided, one half awarded to Antoine Henri Becquerel "in recognition of the extraordinary services he has rendered by his discovery of spontaneous radioactivity", t...
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October 31, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Beware of the things that glow in the dark! Tonight we can honor Marie Curie, the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different sciences. Learn more: www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physi... . #Happyhalloween#Mariecurie#sciencehero#WomenInSTEM#Trailblazer
Happy Birthday, Helen Augusta Blanchard! Born October 25, 1840, Blanchard was one of the great inventors of the early industrial era and held 28 patents. Learn more: engineergirl.org/125209/Helen...
October 25, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Happy Birthday, Helen Augusta Blanchard! Born October 25, 1840, Blanchard was one of the great inventors of the early industrial era and held 28 patents. Learn more: engineergirl.org/125209/Helen...
"Do the young people in your afterschool program care about the environment? STEM Next’s Community in Nature prize challenge gives them the chance to design a project that makes a real difference in their community and compete for prize funding to support your program." stemnext.org/community-in...
Community in Nature Prize Challenge for Afterschool Programs
STEM Next’s Community in Nature prize challenge gives youth the chance to design a project that makes a real difference in their community.
stemnext.org
October 24, 2025 at 12:24 PM
"Do the young people in your afterschool program care about the environment? STEM Next’s Community in Nature prize challenge gives them the chance to design a project that makes a real difference in their community and compete for prize funding to support your program." stemnext.org/community-in...
"The payoff is clear: Millions of students with disabilities gain access to tools that unlock their learning potential, while the nation builds a stronger pipeline of STEM talent critical to economic growth and competitiveness." www.the74million.org/article/ed-t...
Ed Tech Can Unlock STEM Potential of Students With Disabilities — If It’s Funded
Schneider & Kishore: Without federal, private & philanthropic capital, promising tools stall in development & never reach the kids who need them most.
www.the74million.org
October 23, 2025 at 12:12 PM
"The payoff is clear: Millions of students with disabilities gain access to tools that unlock their learning potential, while the nation builds a stronger pipeline of STEM talent critical to economic growth and competitiveness." www.the74million.org/article/ed-t...
"From science fairs to quality assurance, Kathryn Kauffman built a STEM career by following her curiosity and leaning into her strengths." alltogether.swe.org/2025/10/kath...
How Kathryn Kauffman Found Her Fit in Manufacturing Engineering – All Together
From science fairs to quality assurance, Kathryn Kauffman built a STEM career by following her curiosity and leaning into her strengths.
alltogether.swe.org
October 22, 2025 at 12:21 PM
"From science fairs to quality assurance, Kathryn Kauffman built a STEM career by following her curiosity and leaning into her strengths." alltogether.swe.org/2025/10/kath...
"Ada Lovelace saw a potential in technology that no one else imagined. ...Lovelace’s legacy is a reminder that the next wave of breakthroughs will rely on those brave enough to reimagine possibility, and the leaders willing to make space for them." www.techerati.com/features-hub...
Lovelace’s Legacy: Building a Future Where Women Lead in Tech
Ada Lovelace Day celebrates women in technology. Leaders share how gender diversity, mentorship, and opportunity can reshape tech's future.
www.techerati.com
October 21, 2025 at 12:19 PM
"Ada Lovelace saw a potential in technology that no one else imagined. ...Lovelace’s legacy is a reminder that the next wave of breakthroughs will rely on those brave enough to reimagine possibility, and the leaders willing to make space for them." www.techerati.com/features-hub...
"...three space professionals joined Charlee to prove that space is not one-size-fits-all. Their message was clear: there’s room for everyone in the space industry, and the paths that lead there are as diverse as the universe itself." stemnext.org/beyond-astro...
Inside Our Space Careers Chat with NASA, Lockheed Martin, and GM: Why There’s Room for Everyone in Space
Beyond Astronauts: A STEM Next Guide to Space Careers was a career chat presented in partnership with NASA, Lockheed Martin & General Motors.
stemnext.org
October 20, 2025 at 12:27 PM
"...three space professionals joined Charlee to prove that space is not one-size-fits-all. Their message was clear: there’s room for everyone in the space industry, and the paths that lead there are as diverse as the universe itself." stemnext.org/beyond-astro...
"afterschool programs play a critical role in expanding young people’s access to hands-on STEM learning. ...With the right incentives, policies, and professional supports, we can ensure that all youth have access to high-quality, engaging STEM opportunities." stemnext.org/stem-educato...
Exploring the Afterschool STEM Educator Landscape: New Report from the Afterschool Alliance
The Afterschool STEM Hub released a new report on the challenges, needs, and opportunities for afterschool STEM educators.
stemnext.org
October 17, 2025 at 12:25 PM
"afterschool programs play a critical role in expanding young people’s access to hands-on STEM learning. ...With the right incentives, policies, and professional supports, we can ensure that all youth have access to high-quality, engaging STEM opportunities." stemnext.org/stem-educato...
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In the Clean an Oil Spill activity on EngineerTeen, you'll use household objects to design and construct a floating boom that will prevent an oil spill from reaching the beach and absorb as much oil as possible from a spill. Try it out then let us know how it worked! engineerteen.org/5140/Try-Thi...
October 16, 2025 at 1:42 PM
In the Clean an Oil Spill activity on EngineerTeen, you'll use household objects to design and construct a floating boom that will prevent an oil spill from reaching the beach and absorb as much oil as possible from a spill. Try it out then let us know how it worked! engineerteen.org/5140/Try-Thi...
"STEM education at the precollege level today...is an innovative, interdisciplinary, and student-centered approach to learning about the world. Its purpose is not better test scores, but better thinking — analytical, creative, and problem-solving." swe.org/magazine/ste...
STEM Education for the Next Generation - Society of Women Engineers
Over the past decade, precollege education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, or STEM, has expanded and developed dramatically. Instruction
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October 16, 2025 at 12:25 PM
"STEM education at the precollege level today...is an innovative, interdisciplinary, and student-centered approach to learning about the world. Its purpose is not better test scores, but better thinking — analytical, creative, and problem-solving." swe.org/magazine/ste...
"I’ve always been passionate about technology and health...Biomedical engineering is giving me a way to combine these two worlds and work on solutions that make a real difference in people’s lives." spectrum.ieee.org/student-engi...
Engineering Student Aims to Transform Health Care in Mexico
Can AI and neuroengineering change how we prevent diseases? Meet the student aiming to transform health care in Mexico.
spectrum.ieee.org
October 15, 2025 at 12:19 PM
"I’ve always been passionate about technology and health...Biomedical engineering is giving me a way to combine these two worlds and work on solutions that make a real difference in people’s lives." spectrum.ieee.org/student-engi...
"Their findings show that mentoring goes far beyond simple career advice. For many, it was a lifeline and an essential tool for empowerment and professional growth. Understanding those differences is key to building STEM support strategies that actually work." alltogether.swe.org/2025/10/ment...
Mentoring Women in STEM: Why One-Size-Fits-All Doesn’t Work – All Together
New research reveals that the mentoring process functions more than a support strategy — it’s a gateway to visibility, belonging, and advancement spanning every
alltogether.swe.org
October 14, 2025 at 12:27 PM
"Their findings show that mentoring goes far beyond simple career advice. For many, it was a lifeline and an essential tool for empowerment and professional growth. Understanding those differences is key to building STEM support strategies that actually work." alltogether.swe.org/2025/10/ment...
Today we recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day, a day to "honor the perseverance and courage of Indigenous peoples, show our gratitude for the myriad contributions they have made to our world..." Learn more: nytimes.com/article/indi...
October 13, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Today we recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day, a day to "honor the perseverance and courage of Indigenous peoples, show our gratitude for the myriad contributions they have made to our world..." Learn more: nytimes.com/article/indi...
Today is the International Day of the Girl, a day that "focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face and to promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfilment of their human rights." Follow #IDG2025 and visit www.un.org/en/observanc... to learn more.
October 11, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Today is the International Day of the Girl, a day that "focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face and to promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfilment of their human rights." Follow #IDG2025 and visit www.un.org/en/observanc... to learn more.
"Women in technology and sustainability provide crucial leadership, underscoring the need for diverse perspectives in unravelling global challenges, from transforming supply chains to the decarbonisation of travel and logistics sectors." aimagazine.com/news/women-i...
The Women Behind Sustainable AI-Driven Transformation
At Sustainability LIVE: Climate Week NYC, women leaders show how AI is driving progress in climate, circularity and supply chains across global industries
aimagazine.com
October 10, 2025 at 12:18 PM
"Women in technology and sustainability provide crucial leadership, underscoring the need for diverse perspectives in unravelling global challenges, from transforming supply chains to the decarbonisation of travel and logistics sectors." aimagazine.com/news/women-i...
"Their journeys serve as reminders that, while representation is still lacking, Latina women in tech are driving the industry forward." peopleofcolorintech.com/articles/fro...
From Twitch To Netflix: Meet Two Latinas Taking Up Space In Tech
Only 1.7% of women in tech identify as Latine. Here are two Latinas who are defying the odds by pursuing a career in tech.
peopleofcolorintech.com
October 9, 2025 at 12:23 PM
"Their journeys serve as reminders that, while representation is still lacking, Latina women in tech are driving the industry forward." peopleofcolorintech.com/articles/fro...
"I realized that growth isn’t about perfection. It’s about showing up, trying, failing, learning, and trying again. ...Your journey is valid, even if it’s messy. There’s no 'perfect path,' in STEM or in life. Trust your steps, no matter how small they feel." alltogether.swe.org/2025/10/mary...
From Mechanical Engineer to Project Leader: Lessons from My Journey as a First-Generation Woman in STEM – All Together
Mary Seelam shares what she wishes she knew when she started her STEM career, plus what she wants to share with other first-gen women carving out their path in
alltogether.swe.org
October 8, 2025 at 12:23 PM
"I realized that growth isn’t about perfection. It’s about showing up, trying, failing, learning, and trying again. ...Your journey is valid, even if it’s messy. There’s no 'perfect path,' in STEM or in life. Trust your steps, no matter how small they feel." alltogether.swe.org/2025/10/mary...
The @aspirations.org High School Award honors 9th-12th grade students in technology for their computing-related achievements and interests, and encourages them to pursue their passions. Applications are open and the deadline is October 28! Learn more: www.aspirations.org/award-progra... #NCWITAIC
NCWIT Aspirations in Computing High School Award
Technology too often has a culture of invisibility, otherness, self-doubt, and closed doors. Aspirations in Computing seeks to turn barriers into possibilities through exclusive awards, scholarships,…
www.aspirations.org
October 7, 2025 at 12:22 PM
The @aspirations.org High School Award honors 9th-12th grade students in technology for their computing-related achievements and interests, and encourages them to pursue their passions. Applications are open and the deadline is October 28! Learn more: www.aspirations.org/award-progra... #NCWITAIC
"Because beyond the sparkle of the evening there is an urgent call to action: the need to fix the barriers that keep young women and girls from pursuing careers in STEM" www.marieclaire.com.au/events/why-t...
Why The World Needs Women And Girls In STEM
The L'Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science awards celebrate the achievements of female scientists in Australia and New Zealand.
www.marieclaire.com.au
October 6, 2025 at 12:19 PM
"Because beyond the sparkle of the evening there is an urgent call to action: the need to fix the barriers that keep young women and girls from pursuing careers in STEM" www.marieclaire.com.au/events/why-t...
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Ever wonder what engineers actually do? Engineering fuels innovation, and tomorrow’s breakthroughs depend on the talent of today’s teens! Learn more at EngineerTeen.org.
October 4, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Ever wonder what engineers actually do? Engineering fuels innovation, and tomorrow’s breakthroughs depend on the talent of today’s teens! Learn more at EngineerTeen.org.
"Pair changing leaves and temperatures, apple season, pumpkins, Thanksgiving, and fall festivities with these free lessons and activities for enriching hands-on STEM." 🍂 www.sciencebuddies.org/blog/fall-sc...
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October 3, 2025 at 12:35 PM
"Pair changing leaves and temperatures, apple season, pumpkins, Thanksgiving, and fall festivities with these free lessons and activities for enriching hands-on STEM." 🍂 www.sciencebuddies.org/blog/fall-sc...
"an out-of-this-world adventure to combat climate change in your own backyard. [ @scifri.bsky.social is] looking for the next generation of scientists & engineers to solve real-world problems...using cutting-edge space technology in exciting & novel ways" www.sciencefriday.com/articles/dow...
Science Friday Down To Earth
Use innovation from space to solve real-world challenges in your community.
www.sciencefriday.com
October 2, 2025 at 12:26 PM
"an out-of-this-world adventure to combat climate change in your own backyard. [ @scifri.bsky.social is] looking for the next generation of scientists & engineers to solve real-world problems...using cutting-edge space technology in exciting & novel ways" www.sciencefriday.com/articles/dow...
"debunking the myth that you can't combine fashion & engineering, or fashion & tech, or fashion business & engineering all in one...There are not many good examples out there to show how multifaceted this area of fashion & tech engineering & business really can be" www.glamour.com/story/mary-b...
Meet Mary Bellakbira, the Biomedical Engineering Student Who Plans to Change the Future of Fabric
The Cornell student is one of Glamour's 2025 College Women of the Year.
www.glamour.com
October 1, 2025 at 12:27 PM
"debunking the myth that you can't combine fashion & engineering, or fashion & tech, or fashion business & engineering all in one...There are not many good examples out there to show how multifaceted this area of fashion & tech engineering & business really can be" www.glamour.com/story/mary-b...