As technology advances, STEM for girls is becoming increasingly relevant. Yet, despite this importance, many still believe that STEM is not for girls. Nonetheless, evidence shows that such thinking is not the reason but the cause of us having a lack of women in STEM. Let’s investigate what the benefits of STEM for girls are. […]
As adults, we spend about a third of our lives at work and do some play on the side to rest and recharge. For children, especially in the earliest stages of their lives, play is work and it is essential in child development. Play and toys are how children safely learn about how the world […]
Regular involvement in STEM activities can make a massive difference not only in terms of the skills and knowledge children have but also how motivated they are to engage in STEM subjects. This is especially true for girls. Why Are STEM Activities Important for Girls Girls are exponentially more likely to lose interest in STEM […]
As our society advances toward a more technologically advanced lifestyle, it’s clearer than ever that we need more women in STEM for a variety of reasons. There are more STEM positions than men can possibly fill, and we can’t ignore the fact that the advancements in science that men make aren’t always tailored to meet […]
STEM subjects have never been as important for girls as they are today, and keeping your daughter’s interest in them can shape her future. But what if you’re not a scientist yourself? How can you inspire your daughter in STEM regardless of what your occupation and STEM experience are? There are plenty of STEM-related activities […]
An increasing number of parents worldwide are looking for different ways to spark their children’s interest in STEM topics, and one field, in specific, is gaining growing recognition – STEM toys for girls. Why Are STEM Toys for Girls Important? While the options for women have increased in the past decades and women are enjoying […]
There is no doubt about the gender imbalance in STEM. Women are unrepresented in the science and technology occupations, and this divide only keeps growing. Currently, only around a quarter of all workers in STEM are women, yet in some nations like the UK, this number is even lower. This difference is known as the […]
The recent years have brought about scientific discoveries we never thought would be possible. We are making advancement in discovering the roots of humanity, know that there is water on Mars, have discovered planets outside of our galaxy, can successfully launch and land spacecraft on extraterrestrial objects, and have even created mice with two mothers. […]
Over the past few decades, there has been a massive improvement when it comes to women in medicine, business, and law. Although all these are male-dominated fields, it’s become not uncommon to see successful female doctors, nurses, lawyers, attorneys, and entrepreneurs. Yet, when it comes to science, technology, engineering, and math, things aren’t as promising. […]