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An Open Letter To The Afghan Girls Robotics Team From Afghan-American Writer Pary Shuaib

Guest ContributorJuly 20, 2017

Dear Sisters, Like many Afghans, I didn’t know much about Robotics, but felt deeply saddened when I heard that your visa was denied – twice – and you almost ...

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Title IX Passed 46 Years Ago Today, Marking Legislation Milestone For Women And Girls

wyskJune 23, 2017

It is considered one of the most important legislation initiatives passed for women and girls since the 1920 adoption of the 19th Amendment....

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“My Hero, Sonia Warshawski”… The Heartfelt Essay That Won This 5th Grader An Award

Guest ContributorJune 22, 2017

"A hero to me is someone who treats others fairly, does things selflessly, and makes a difference in the world like Sonia Warshawski." - Olivia Tavernaro...

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We’re More Than Just “Pretty Faces,” A Poem By 15-Year-Old WriteGirl Addissyn

wyskJune 19, 2017

"we are a race of superheroes. we’re going to shape the future. we are more than just... pretty faces" - Addissyn, age 15, WriteGirl...

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Google And Wonder Woman Join Forces To Inspire Girls To Learn Code

wyskJune 5, 2017

Inspired by the strength and courage of Wonder Woman, Google has released new interactive project to teach girls a new superpower… coding. On the company’s b...

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Woman Creates Animated Series Featuring Trio Of Ethiopian Girl Superheroes Who Fight Injustice In Their Country

wyskJune 1, 2017

"It was very important to have girls who look like me and who look like my child to be on the screen playing very good role models." - Bruktawit Tigabu, creator Tibeb Girls...

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Dear Microsoft: Absolutely Not.

Guest ContributorMay 9, 2017

And it has nothing to do with your software. It has to do with your new ad campaign, which I happened to see while I was at the gym last week. Here’s the gist: ...

Brewers Of ChangeEducationGenderSTEM44 Comments4 min read

Hidden Figures of “Computer Science For All”

Guest ContributorMay 2, 2017

Women have been integral to the development of computer science for all. Here are just a few of the “Hidden Figures” of K-12 computer science education....

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‘She Persisted’, New Children’s Book By Chelsea Clinton Celebrates 13 Inspirational Women

wyskMarch 21, 2017

"Persistence has changed the course of history - I'm so excited to share stories of girls & women who didn't take no for answer." Chelsea Clinton ...

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