Mentoring a Girl reaps dividends. This young student was the only Girl in her class to go on to study Computer Science Ada, the National College for Digital Skills #GirlsInTech #GirlsInSTEM

“Getting girls interested in science isn’t where the shortcoming lies, it’s in getting them to STAY, to PERSIST” despite the grave imbalances & inequities they face based on their gender. Ed Yong is not here delivering an impactful and eye-opening plenary at #ASTC2018

These students told me “there’s no way I can do this- I don’t know anything about this stuff!” And they proved themselves wrong like I knew they would! Check out this awesome #Hummingbirdkit Polaroid! BirdBrain Technologies

#Maker friends, my new #makerspace doesn't even have a toolkit, so I'm itching to put one together. Help me out! What are absolutely, positively, the most necessary basic tools to have on hand? Let's build a kit! @ignoblegnome Kathy Ceceri Tanya Fish Bia! Ⓥ Colleen Graves

We have a #STEAM 🌟 on the blog today & she's as bright as the 🌞. Why all the stellar references? We're featuring #SciComm luminary Supernova Style Science News, 14 year-old host of Supernova Style Science News & a founding officer of the brilliant STEAM Squad. styleengineersworldwide.com/style-engineer…

My #sisterhood of women who have inspired and supported me. Tamara, Agent of G.I.R.L. Tracy Fanara, Ph.D. hannah herbst @lisawinterx adafruit industries @_elena sophy wong Lenore Edman Ayah Bdeir Simone Giertz Valerie Castillo Ashley ✨ KOI ✨ Natalie Panek Mara Hitner 🤘 Laura Holliday karenauby Tess Posner...

Words matter - gender bias in makerspaces. New research from Drexel ExCITe Center. Boys are "designers" ..."builders"... while girls are... "girls" #makered #girlsinSTEM #makerspace #STEM #STEAM sylviamartinez.com/words-matter-g…

Choosing the right motor for your electronics project can be a frustrating trial and error journey if you don't know the difference between all the options. Here's a break down of basic motors, their applications, benefits and "gotchas" in the classroom. bit.ly/2Pd6SMf

Friendly robots are always the right way to go 🤖💜

Made a kid-friendly and safe table saw. Working great, gonna build a couple more of them I think as these will be super useful with a number of materials that are either larger sheets or too difficult to cut with scissors or saws. Really easy to make your own. #makered

Spoiler alert! Sneak Peek of our season of MythBusters Jr!!

There are multiple programs aimed at introducing girls to STEM. 👏👏You ever wonder though why many loose interest in middle school? It might be because we are tired of being “introduced” and nothing much is set up to foster the interest we already have. Deeper learning please.

"Resist. Love. And be there for someone today." @makerzeph #NCTE18

It's #WomensEntrepreneurshipDay & Limor "Ladyada" Fried is on our blog! She's a fierce force in the electronics & making world & a badass businesswoman to boot. Read on about her adafruit industries endeavors & other exclusive tidbits featuring this #STEM superstar! styleengineersworldwide.com/style-engineer…

Did you know that NFC (Near Field Communication) is a way to transmit power and data wirelessly over a short range using tiny coils of wire as antennae? Stick 'em on your fingernails and light up LEDs 💅💥Check out my 2nd 'Estefannie tries to explain something' episode on IGTV.

Are you a girl in STEM applying for college scholarships? You should check this one out!!! Teachers, spread the word!