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Beyond the Pink: A STEM Gift Guide for Girls

STEM Next

Toys and games in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are marketed to boys. We encourage you to support the small businesses and STEM institutions in your community. In support of a girl working with tools, use comments like “Let’s do engineering and science” rather than “Let’s be engineers and scientists.”

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Make this Holiday a Million Girls Moonshot

STEM Next

With the Million Girls Moonshot , STEM Next Opportunity Fund is re-imagining who can engineer, who can build, and who can invent. It is inspiring the next generation of innovators by engaging one million more girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) opportunities by 2025.

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“With the resources that are available online, there’s nothing stopping anyone from learning electronics, mechanics, programming, entrepreneurship, or how to build prototypes.”

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WHAT DID YOU DO IN YOUR FIRST ROLE AS APPLICATIONS ENGINEER AT NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS? It was a great introduction to working in a large engineering organisation, with plenty of opportunities to problem solve while getting an understanding of how a larger company works. My main piece of advice would be to just start doing it.

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ClassHook Update

Technology Tidbits

ClassHook is an innovative new site for finding educational videos/clips that I was just reminded of by Monica Burns blog. ClassHook is a search engine for finding educational video clips through popular media. Help ClassHook win a small business grant from FedEx by voting here !!! Try it here.

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10 Holiday STEM Gifts for Girls 2022

STEM Next

It’s not that we are trying to limit girls’ options, but we are less likely to consider toys and games that encourage girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). I encourage you to shop local and support the small businesses and STEM institutions in your community. We can change that.

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The Best Subscription Boxes for Homeschoolers: In-Depth Reviews

STEM Education Guide

Started by a mom AND engineer to inspire innovation in our youth. GIGIL STEM is a small business subscription company owned and operated by a mom and former preschool teacher. Why we love it : Their boxes are centered around STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). GroovyLab in a Box.