Empowering girls to explore technology is as simple as celebrating curiosity and a passion for building, experimenting, tinkering, and inventing. Check out these two very cool companies that are encouraging young women to pursue interests in tech. Linkitz empowers girls to explore technology and build amazing projects. “It’s a set of electronic components, or links, that snap together in different combinations to make unique, fun, wearable toys. With a set of links,… Read More
I am really excited to share a post about the new community Makerspace in Toronto — OPENING SUMMER 2015!! “Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned expert, a kid or an adult, STEAMLabs is your entry point into the world of high tech making. We have the digital fabrication tools you need, and the skill training to show you how to use them. Come try your hand at the technologies of… Read More
Intel has published some great material regarding “Engaging Girls and Women in Technology through Making, Creating, and Inventing” via the MakeHers Report. Through their Global Girls and Women Initiative, Intel aims to empower millions of girls and women around the world by closing the gender gap in education access, inspiring more girls and women to become creators of technology, and connecting girls and women to opportunity through technology access. I think initiatives… Read More