by Lauren Slagter | Sep 13, 2014 | Articles
A 3D printing class inspires creativity among girls in middle school, encouraging an interest in STEM subjects in a popular nine week class at the end of the school day. The hum of the 3D printer is a contstant background noise in the class, as at least one of the... by Darla Carter | Jun 30, 2014 | Articles
A new program sponsored by a university has middle school girls mastering technology, in contrast to the common stereotypes that only boys have these interests. Twenty middle school girls have teamed up to learn about suing video editing software as part of a Digital... by David Komer | May 17, 2014 | Articles
An opportunity for empowering middle school girls with STEM Savvy was enthusiastically received by over 100 seventh and eighth grade girls from 14 school districts. Wayne County Community College’s Downriver campus hosted a day of workshops and encouragement... by Mila Koumpilova | Feb 13, 2014 | Articles
A unique class is helping girls find a positive self image and the effects are lasting and far reaching. Called “Lovin’ the Skin I’m In,” the class started as a book club for girls hosted by a St. Paul nonprofit group; it later morphed into an... by TINA AKOURIS | Jan 29, 2014 | Articles
Teaching girls to love science is extremely important. Much of the time, that special learning begins with encouragement at home. When Jackie Lomas brought her daughter to a routine dentist visit, she didn’t realize they would get more than they bargained for....
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