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Changing the Conversation: Messages for Improving Public Understanding of Engineering

May 27, 2014 by Community

A one pager from Colorado University College of Engineering & Applied Sciences that dispels myths and promotes positive messages to increase adults and children’s understanding of what engineering is and what engineers do. Funded by the National Science Foundation, the National Academy of Engineering developed and tested messages to promote a more positive image of […]

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Extraordinary Women Engineers

May 27, 2014 by Community

The Extraordinary Women Engineers Project (EWEP) is a national project to encourage girls to consider pursuing engineering. This study used focus groups and online surveys to gauge high school girls level of interest in engineering and awareness of engineering careers, as well as exploring the current and potential messaging used to increase enrollment with this […]

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Generation STEM: What Girls Say about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

May 27, 2014 by Community

Generation Stem is a comprehensive white paper prepared by the Girl Scout Research Institute. The report stresses that girls are indeed interested in STEM subjects, but still struggle with gender barriers. The report also provides details on the STEM interest and abilities of African American and Hispanic girls, noting that the majority have high interest, […]

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A Global Engineer for the Global Community:

May 27, 2014 by Community

According to Chan & Fishbein, the general public has the tendency to define engineering by a limited set of required skills – specifically, math and science. However Engineers Without Borders (EWB) have worked to counteract these stereotypes through their emphasis on the “Global Engineer,” a modern engineer with superior communication and interdisciplinary skills, a well-developed […]

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Dear Parents Everywhere

May 23, 2014 by Community

Over the last 2 months I’ve been part of a Youth Think Tank to investigate why less than 20% of engineering students are female, and to create a website that talks about engineering in a way that’s actually interesting for teenagers. Because of my experience, I have a few insights I’d like to share with […]

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ENGBEAUT Mentions WEMADEIT in Powerhouse Growers interview

May 15, 2014 by Community

One of the outstanding female engineers that our Youth Think Tank interviewed for WEMADEIT.ca was gracious enough to mention us in her recent interview with powerhousegrowers.com. Thanks Laura Paul! IN HER FIELD: LAURA PAUL, A GREEN BUILDING EXPERT WHO KNOWS NO LIMITS

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