Dear Readers,
Today has been a busy day. This week, I volunteering my time to the UK STEM Camp. Today was the first day of the camp and I am already tired. The students explored chemical engineering and robotics and they enjoyed the fact that it was very hands-on. But I am thankful for another opportunity to serve the students and staff at my alma mater, The University of Kentucky.
Recently, I submitted an article to the magazine, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. The article is entitled "Less Women in STEM Equals Trouble for Silicon Valley". Many people know that there are far less women in the STEM fields and it is high time for someone to stand up and acknowledge the fact that women are slighted in these areas.
Here is the link to the article: Less Women In STEM Article
Overall, more women in STEM will show other young ladies that it is ok to be a part of such a field. Too often, young ladies begin to get disinterested in STEM fields around middle school for various reasons (lack of teacher support, being shifted to other female friendly fields, etc.). But, as in all fields, gender equity is needed in STEM fields.
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