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The Black Hole Photo Everyone’s Freaking Out About Was Made Possible by This Female Grad Student

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Elizabeth King

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A Woman's Place: Women in Aerospace

These women are working hard to crack the glass ceiling of the aerospace industry, once and for all.

2019

This Pinterest Software Engineer Is a Tech Ambassador for Future Latina Coders

“It matters a lot to see someone that looks like you and is successful.”

Diversity

Natalie Zisa

2018

10 Buys for Your Toddler’s Best Bathtime Ever

Minimum fuss, maximum fun

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Erica Loop

2018

Why You Can Still Grow While Staying at the Same Company for 20 Years

Sticking around doesn’t have to mean growing stale.

Work

Krista Gray

2018

This Woman’s Entire Job Is to Create New Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Flavors

Hint: It involves tasting ice cream.

Work

Jennifer Chen

2018

27 Subscription Boxes for Every Kid in Your Life

Creative and inspiring fun all in one box.

Parenting

Ashley McGee

2018

Will These 21-Year-Old Twin YouTube Stars Be the Tipping Point for Girls in STEM?

“Be brave and never be afraid to pursue your dreams!”

Empowerment

Barbara Pavone

2018

Journalist Emily Chang on Silicon Valley’s Bro-Culture and Brilliant Jerks

Brogrammer culture is real.

Work

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Women Choose College Majors Based on How Much Discrimination They Would Face in the Field

This is a bummer — but could shed light on a path forward.

Diversity

Elizabeth King

2018

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10 Women Scientists That History Shouldn't Forget

You may not know their names, but you've been touched by their legacy.

Katie Bouman Is a STEM Hero — But Not for the Reason We Thought

After going viral for her work on a groundbreaking black hole photo, the grad student sets the record straight.

The Black Hole Photo Everyone’s Freaking Out About Was Made Possible by This Female Grad Student

Just changing our understanding of the universe, nbd.

A Woman's Place: Women in Aerospace

These women are working hard to crack the glass ceiling of the aerospace industry, once and for all.

This Pinterest Software Engineer Is a Tech Ambassador for Future Latina Coders

“It matters a lot to see someone that looks like you and is successful.”

10 Buys for Your Toddler’s Best Bathtime Ever

Minimum fuss, maximum fun

Why You Can Still Grow While Staying at the Same Company for 20 Years

Sticking around doesn’t have to mean growing stale.

This Woman’s Entire Job Is to Create New Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Flavors

Hint: It involves tasting ice cream.

27 Subscription Boxes for Every Kid in Your Life

Creative and inspiring fun all in one box.

Will These 21-Year-Old Twin YouTube Stars Be the Tipping Point for Girls in STEM?

“Be brave and never be afraid to pursue your dreams!”

Journalist Emily Chang on Silicon Valley’s Bro-Culture and Brilliant Jerks

Brogrammer culture is real.

Women Choose College Majors Based on How Much Discrimination They Would Face in the Field

This is a bummer — but could shed light on a path forward.

Inspiration delivered to your inbox

STEM 2023

You may not know their names, but you've been touched by their legacy.

After going viral for her work on a groundbreaking black hole photo, the grad student sets the record straight.

Just changing our understanding of the universe, nbd.

These women are working hard to crack the glass ceiling of the aerospace industry, once and for all.

“It matters a lot to see someone that looks like you and is successful.”

Minimum fuss, maximum fun

Sticking around doesn’t have to mean growing stale.

Hint: It involves tasting ice cream.

Creative and inspiring fun all in one box.

“Be brave and never be afraid to pursue your dreams!”

Brogrammer culture is real.

This is a bummer — but could shed light on a path forward.

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