This month, as a part of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, we’re bringing you a special edition of What’s New in EDU focused on celebrating the women and girls who use their passion for STEM to solve real problems and create amazing things.
To honor their achievement, and encourage other girls to follow in their path, we’ve rounded up a collection of resources aimed at helping educators create an inclusive classroom, where girls aren’t just supported but inspired to pursue STEM careers.
According to a recent study, 31 percent of girls think that coding and computer programming jobs are “not for them.” By high school, that number jumps to 40 percent, and by college, 58 percent of girls are counting themselves out of STEM opportunities altogether.
Make What’s Next Flipgrid board: https://flipgrid.com/makewhatsnext
Check out STEM activities led by women: https://education.microsoft.com/womeninstem
Registration is currently open for a free Skype in the Classroom broadcast and live chat with Dr. Jane Goodall on April 2nd and 9th: https://education.microsoft.com/janegoodall
FREE STEM Action guide: https://aka.ms/girls-in-stem
Read more at: https://educationblog.microsoft.com/en-us/2019/03/whats-new-in-edu-womens-history-month-special-edition/
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