Marely Acevedo Added Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 12:55 AM How do I know if I want to be an engineer? I remember watching a Ted talk back when I was 12 and telling myself engineering sounds great. so I researched and sounded like a great career, but I was never truly sure I wanted to be an engineer. Now that I'm a sophomore in high school I discovered many different interests of mine. Which let me to wonder the many different careers all still involving engineering. But I've came to realize and discover I want to have all my interests in one career an still stuck if I should be an engineer or ... Answers 0
Nancy, Henrico, VA asked Debbie Sterling, GoldieBlox, Inc. Added Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 10:16 AM Help for student with Asbergers planning to study engineering Firstly, YEAH to what you are doing to encourage girls to follow a "non-traditional" career path. I worked very hard to raise my daughter, Jessica, to follow her heart and not worry about what others said was acceptable for a "girl". Some back story to qualify my question. When Jessica was seven and diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome I was devastated. But I educated myself in order to be an advocate for her. She decided pretty quickly that it was an asset not a liability! We went with that ... Answers 1
Hayde, Lake Havasu City asked Debbie Sterling, GoldieBlox, Inc. Added Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at 8:59 AM When did you decide on engineering? When did you figure out that you wanted to be an engineer? Answers 1
Lisa, Westlake Village, CA asked Debbie Sterling, GoldieBlox, Inc. Added Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 9:10 PM How does a young girl get started with inventing? Hello Debbie, I have a 9 year old daughter who has had an idea for a creation for quite sometime. She continuously asks me how she can create it and make it available to other girls. I would really like for her to be able to pursue this and especially learn about the process. Do you have any recommendations on how to go about getting a prototype created? Any recommendations or good books about where to start would be fantastic! Thank you, Lisa Answers 1
Jazmin, Elmwood Park asked Debbie Sterling, GoldieBlox, Inc. Added Monday, September 1, 2014 at 6:52 PM Why do you think there are so few women in engineering? Hello! I'm currently a freshman at SIU Carbondale majoring in mechanical engineering. I'm writing an essay on the low numbers of women engineers, and I'd love your opinion on the matter! Thank you, Jazmin Answers 1
Lauren, San Francisco, CA asked Debbie Sterling, GoldieBlox, Inc. Added Thursday, August 28, 2014 at 6:36 PM How do you deal with people who don't consider you a real engineer? Hi Debbie, I'm a senior in high school this year, so I've recently been thinking a lot about what I want my major to be in college. I know that I love mechanical engineering, but I'm so incredibly interested in aesthetic design (i.e. fashion and interior design). I've always loved STEM, and I'm even a leader on my school's robotics team, but my interests are so vastly different than those of the other students on my team. My co-leaders tend to spend their time fixing up old cars, playing with ... Answers 1
Alaina, Milwaukee asked Debbie Sterling, GoldieBlox, Inc. Added Friday, July 25, 2014 at 8:34 PM Can you suggest any good books? Hi Debbie, Are there any books that you found particularly inspirational during your entrepreneurial journey? Any favorite quotes that have informed your understanding of the world? Thanks! Answers 1 Debbie Sterling, GoldieBlox, Inc. Answered Friday, July 25, 2014 at 8:34 PM I love to read, so as I started my entrepreneurial journey I found a couple of titles to be especially inspirational. I encourage anyone looking to start their own business to give them a read: Start Something That Matters by Blake Mycoskie ...
Joao, Organization/City asked Debbie Sterling, GoldieBlox, Inc. Added Thursday, August 29, 2013 at 9:46 PM What kept you from giving up? I just wanted to say Congratulations! on your big idea, it's so good to see people caring about our future generations, opening their minds to the infinite possibilities of the world. I would like to ask how did you manage never to give up? Working for months and months on your own project, and never giving up on following you dream. Best of lucks Answers 1 Debbie Sterling, GoldieBlox, Inc. Answered Thursday, August 29, 2013 at 9:46 PM Hi Joao, It might sound crazy, but I never gave up because I believe that this is what I was born to do. I wake up every morning, so excited to tackle the next challenge of the day, all in the name of inspiring more girls and women to explore ...
Sarah Grace, Irvine, CA asked Debbie Sterling, GoldieBlox, Inc. Added Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at 8:49 PM How can I be a part? Hello Debbie, It was so inspiring to hear your Ted Talk, which is actually how I initially heard about Goldie Blox. Currently studying Civil Engineering at the University of California Irvine, I can only understand exactly what it feels like to walk into a classroom and feel like the odd one out. I myself was very interested in construction and inventing contraptions to, for example, open my bedroom door as a younger girl. Though I loved my fair share of pink and princess toys, I remember ... Answers 1 Debbie Sterling, GoldieBlox, Inc. Answered Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at 8:49 PM Thank you so much for your incredibly kind message, Sarah. The stories of the things you build as a little girl make me smile. Please email us at info@goldieblox.com with the subject line "For Debbie and Hannah" so we make sure not to miss it. I'd ...
Genevieve, Gurnee asked Debbie Sterling, GoldieBlox, Inc. Added Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at 2:40 PM Advice for presenting to other students Dear Ms. Sterling, I am one of the very few girls on the FIRST Robotics team for my school. Looking at the lack of girls I thought that the girls from the team could go around to the local middle schools and give presentations specifically aimed at girls to hopefully inspire them into at least looking at engineering as an option for a career. I was wondering if you had any suggestions for ways that we could make the presentations as engaging as possible. I find your story truly ... Answers 1 Debbie Sterling, GoldieBlox, Inc. Answered Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at 2:40 PM Dear Genevieve, I would suggest doing hands-on engineering activities with the girls so they can have fun playing with simple engineering principles. Sign up for our mailing list, the link is on the homepage of our website: www.goldieblox.com. Every ...
Melissa, State College, PA asked Debbie Sterling, GoldieBlox, Inc. Added Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at 4:17 PM Engineering toy for special education Hi Debbie, I am completely inspired by your quest to design a completely engaging toy for the future's engineers. Recently graduating from Penn State with my B.S. in Special Education and M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, I can't help but wonder of the potential of this kind of toy in classrooms, specifically those that help students with learning disabilities. Have you completed any research on your product in a learning disabled demographic? I would be very interested in the ... Answers 1 Debbie Sterling, GoldieBlox, Inc. Answered Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at 4:17 PM Hi Melissa, We are very interested in exploring how GoldieBlox could be used as a learning tool in the classroom...it's on our to-do list this year. We'll be sharing highlights on our progress in our blog, Facebook, Twitter and mailing list updates. ...
Lauren, Organization/City asked Debbie Sterling, GoldieBlox, Inc. Added Sunday, May 26, 2013 at 5:56 PM What do you do in Mechanical Engineering? Hi! I'm an 11 year old girl and I'm interested in Engineering. I like the idea of Mechanical Engineering. Could you give me some more detail about your job? Thanks, Lauren Answers 1 Debbie Sterling, GoldieBlox, Inc. Answered Sunday, May 26, 2013 at 5:56 PM Dear Lauren, I am so happy to hear you are interested in mechanical engineering! My job is a lot of fun. I invent construction toys with a focus on appealing to girls ages 4-9. I spend hours playing with kids to understand their needs, likes and play ...