Mini Technovation Mini Technovation Technovation, an organization with the goal to “empower girls to become leaders, technology innovators and real-world problem solvers,” is now offering a short version of its popular technology entrepreneurship program curriculum. “Mini Technovation is a short (and sweet!) version of the full Technovation program. Students identify a problem they care about, brainstorm tech solutions, design an app prototype, and pitch their ideas.” The free program provides everything needed for an educator to run the activity with youth ages 8-18, including lesson plans and slides.
Women at Microsoft Scholarship Women at Microsoft Scholarship The Women at Microsoft Scholarship seeks to empower and enable high school women and non-binary people to go to college, realize the impact technology has on the world, and target a career in the technology industry. A primary goal of this scholarship is to help improve gender diversity in the technology industry.
Interview with Beth Manners by Jordan Bloom Interview with Beth Manners by Jordan Bloom Beth Manners is an electrical engineer with a BSE from Tufts University. She has worked as an engineer and project manager for a French hydroelectric equipment supplier. She is currently an independent consultant. I interviewed her in January of 2015 in Westport Connecticut because I am interested in learning more about the struggles and triumphs of female engineers.
ProjectCSGIRLS ProjectCSGIRLS designed to challenge girls to actively use computer science and technology to develop a solution to an imminent social problem. To be eligible to participate, you must be a girl attending middle school (6th - 8th grade), and you must reside in the continental United States. Register early (by Jan. 1st) to request a mentor! ProjectCSGIRLS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization aimed to cultivate a love for technology and computer science in girls and encourage them to pursue their interests and careers in these fields. The major aspect of ProjectCSGIRLS is a competition
How do you know what kind of engineering career to do? Also how do you know that you can be an engineer. How do you know what kind of engineering career to do? Also how do you know that you can be an engineer.
I am a graduate of mechanical engineering and I want to blend my career towards aviation and aeronautics and how do I do that?? I am a graduate of mechanical engineering and I want to blend my career towards aviation and aeronautics and how do I do that??
Barbara, would you recommend working for a government (DOT) or a private employer as a means to obtaining on-the-job training How about future business networking opportunities? Barbara, would you recommend working for a government (DOT) or a private employer as a means to obtaining on-the-job training How about future business networking opportunities?
I know how to do mathematical problems, but I never remember the names of them. Is that okay for being an engineer? I know how to do mathematical problems, but I never remember the names of them. Is that okay for being an engineer?
When working with computers, do you use books as resources (like to see how it goes together) or do you use other computers? When working with computers, do you use books as resources (like to see how it goes together) or do you use other computers?
My name is Mareka and I really want to study Chemical Engineering but I don't know if I am smart enough. I always score 60-70% on Exams. My name is Mareka and I really want to study Chemical Engineering but I don't know if I am smart enough. I always score 60-70% on Exams.
Zero Robotics Zero Robotics SPHERES to solve an annual challenge. After several phases of virtual competition in a simulation environment that mimics the real SPHERES, finalists are selected to compete in a live championship aboard the ISS. An astronaut will conduct the championship competition in microgravity with a live broadcast!
The Making of an All-Girls Robotics Team The Making of an All-Girls Robotics Team Mariah Reyes asked a simple question of her robotics coach that had surprising results
Would I have just as equal opportunities as men when I am older? Would I have just as equal opportunities as men when I am older?
Alpha Omega Epsilon National Foundation Alpha Omega Epsilon National Foundation The A.O.E. National Foundation promotes academic excellence by awarding scholarships in varying amounts to women who promote engineering and technical science by exemplifying high standards of character, conduct, integrity, academic achievement , community involvement, and extracurricular activities. Scholarships are available specifically for A.O.E members and their descendants as well as for members of the general public.
I'm currently pursuing mechanical engg. But would like to do an m.s in environmental engg. Or environmental sciences. Is it possible and how do I go about it? I'm currently pursuing mechanical engg. But would like to do an m.s in environmental engg. Or environmental sciences. Is it possible and how do I go about it?
Hey there. I'm an Indian from Malaysia. Currently pursing my degree in mechanical-aeronautics engineering.Is it possible for me to work under NASA one day? Hey there. I'm an Indian from Malaysia. Currently pursing my degree in mechanical-aeronautics engineering.Is it possible for me to work under NASA one day?
Hi Kristin, I am attending Michigan State to study engineering, but I can't decide between Biosystems or Environmental. What would you recommend? Hi Kristin, I am attending Michigan State to study engineering, but I can't decide between Biosystems or Environmental. What would you recommend?