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SI to host UMass discussion of new research on formal and informal care work (Oct. 20)
In MA, the paid care sector makes up 22% of the labor force (or 800,000 workers). This sector is worth $46.8 billion annually, and represents 13% of the Commonwealth’s GDP. And new research show… more →
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What's pink and pink and STEM all over?
Liz wrote 1 week ago: I’ve touted this amazing program before, but the Association of Science-Technology Centers (sc … more →
Interesting resource for gender equity
Liz wrote 3 weeks ago: Under the Microscope is a site from The Feminist Press. They’re preparing what they call … more →
Gender differences in STEM - the debate is back
Liz wrote 1 month ago: The National Journal is not everyone’s cup of tea, but this article nonetheless makes compelli … more →
UK program mentors women in STEM
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Liz wrote 1 month ago: MentorSET is a UK program that matches women in STEM with mentors. What I found particularly interes … more →
Pink and brown bug, it's really useful!
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alexshares wrote 1 month ago: Click to view product info From Teri at The Beaded Branch. This particular piece was inspired by the … more →
Girls Get Gaming
Liz wrote 1 month ago: Education Week reports on efforts to get girls interested in designing digital games in this article … more →
STEM Conferences Watch
Liz wrote 1 month ago: A couple of conferences to take note of: The Women of Color STEM Conference is October 29-31 in Dall … more →
Another Resource For Gender Equity in STEM
Liz wrote 1 month ago: Teaching and Learning Around Minnesota shares the news of a gathering of secondary and postsecondary … more →
Connecting Girls with STEM
Liz wrote 1 month ago: A couple of resources for teachers, parents, or anyone who’s trying to help girls find their p … more →
Nobel Breaks New Ground
Liz wrote 1 month ago: And on the heels of my post about the NGCP and the importance of mentors, here’s the first Nob … more →
What Do We Know About Mentoring?
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Liz wrote 1 month ago: Dr. Isis has posted a thoughtful piece on mentoring, and specifically whether a mentor needs to be o … more →
STEM Resource: National Girls Collaborative Project
Liz wrote 1 month ago: I’m adding the National Girls Collaborative Project in the links list to the right, but wanted … more →
Keeping Up With...Whom, Exactly?
Liz wrote 2 months ago: In the rush to improve STEM programs, the rhetoric has mostly been about ensuring future innovation. … more →
Water, water everywhere
Liz wrote 2 months ago: Unless you’ve been spending time under a rock, if you live in Pittsburgh you know that the G-2 … more →
Alpha Male?
Liz wrote 2 months ago: Today’s New York Times has a profile of Carolyn Porco, who’s the head of the camera team … more →
SI to host UMass discussion of new research on formal and informal care work (Oct. 20)
Aron Goldman wrote 2 months ago: In MA, the paid care sector makes up 22% of the labor force (or 800,000 workers). This sector is wor … more →
Social justice grantmaking on the rise
Aron Goldman wrote 4 months ago: According to a report just released by The Foundation Center, social justice grantmaking is on the r … more →
Springfield Institute update - July 2009
Aron Goldman wrote 4 months ago: 1. 2009 North End Strategic Plan nearly complete (more here) 2. The Springfield Institute is collabo … more →
July 21: Municipal performance indicators that matter to residents
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Aron Goldman wrote 4 months ago: An informal discussion hosted by The Springfield Institute, and facilitated by: Paul Foster, Directo … more →
