by Danielle Ferguson, Ed.D., Researcher, American Institute for Research (AIR)
Dr. Danielle Ferguson, now a researcher at the American Institutes for Research (AIR), focused her dissertation on African American Women in STEM: Uncovering stories of persistence and resilience through an examination of social and cultural capital.
Continue reading Cultural Brokers Build Bridges for African American Women in STEM
By Amanda Zrebiec
On most days, the corner conference room in Building 26 on the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory’s Laurel, Maryland, campus is indistinguishable from the many quiet work spaces that surround it. But on a gray afternoon in mid-February, the voices, laughter and energy bounding from its occupants differentiate it from the rest.
Want to learn to code? Put down the math book. Practice those communication skills instead. Continue reading Not a ‘Math Person’? —You may be better at learning to code than you think
From a city’s youngest elected mayor to a country’s first billionaire, these Asian women don’t see obstacles—only opportunities Continue reading Shattering the Status Quo
By Joanna Zhong, SVP, Asian Segment Strategy Leader, Wells Fargo
It’s been nearly one year since I joined Wells Fargo as the Asian Segment Strategy Lead and the one thing I am so grateful for is having great mentorship and guidance.
As a business professional of more than 14 years, I am fortunate to have a role where I work to develop new and creative ways to reach our diverse customer-base, particularly among our Asian consumers. Continue reading How I’m Inspiring the Next Generation of Asian Leaders
By Sara Salam
In November, Monique Owens became the first Black mayor of Michigan’s Eastpointe.
Prior to her election as mayor, Owens served as a councilwoman for two years. Owens is the first African American elected to either position. Continue reading Michigan’s Eastpointe Welcomes its First Black Mayor
Biologist turned NASA astronaut Jessica Meir is currently on her second trip to space doing heart research with her college mentor Continue reading Find Out Why This Woman Astronaut Is Growing Hearts In Space
They were leaders in building the early foundation of modern programming and unveiled the structure of DNA. Continue reading The Untold History of Women in Science and Technology
According to data analyzed by the National Girls Collaborative Project, women account for roughly half of the total college-educated workforce in the U.S., Continue reading Top U.S. Cities for Women Working in STEM
With how popular technology has become within many industries, jobs are always in demand for tech. Though it is true that, statistically, the field of technology is seemingly male-dominated, it doesn’t mean that you should Continue reading How Women Can Break Into the Tech Industry
