Jewel is an inspiration to all us, who may come from a limited knowledge, but who know they should and need to make a difference. Named one of Forbes 30Under30, the folks at PartPic are using photography and data mining to make an internet of change. Check out the short video below of Jewel’s interview,…
Category: STEM
Celebrated “World Emoji Day”
To celebrate World Emoji Day, I made an army of Women in STEM Graduates! Google showcased Made With Code on their landing page to demo how coding is everywhere. Made a quick emoji army of Women in STEM Graduates! Interestingly enough what started with playing in block code, took me to coding in HTML, and started…
Newton’s New Law of Teaching: When Quality Instruction and Technology Intersect | EdSurge News
What happens when you look beyond the here and now, or what’s available? A good bit of greatness, that’s what. EdSurge’s article about “Newton’s New Law of Teaching” provides insight to how this looks in practice. We are all aware of the various learners we might encounter (visual vs. auditory), but do we take the…
Nigerians Are Building Fireproof, Bulletproof, And Eco-Friendly Homes With Plastic Bottles And Mud
These colorful homes are bulletproof, fireproof, and can withstand earthquakes. They also maintain a comfortable temperature, produce zero carbon emissions, and are powered by solar and methane gas. The best part? They’re benefiting the environment by keeping plastic out of landfills. Source: Nigerians Are Building Fireproof, Bulletproof, And Eco-Friendly Homes With Plastic Bottles And Mud
TED Talks Recognize “The Most Popular talks of all time”
Are schools killing creativity? What makes a great leader? How can I find happiness? These 20 talks are the ones that you and your fellow TED fans just can’t stop sharing.
Successfully Earn a STEM Associate Degree in Community College – US News
Tips to help you on the journey to become a S.T.E.M. expert: 1. Build math skills 2. Find a mentor 3. Take advantage of STEM resources http://www.usnews.com/education/community-colleges/articles/2015/03/24/successfully-earn-a-stem-associate-degree-in-community-college Original Article Credit: Briana Boyington is an education Web producer at U.S. News. You can follow her onTwitter or email her at bboyington@usnews.com.
Hillsborough Women in Tech (Start Somewhere)
Read more about the Tampa event:
*Event highlights tech careers for women by Yvette C. Hammett (from the Tampa Tribune)
*Networking event shines the spotlight on tech women by Arielle Waldman, (from the Times Staff Writer)