Verizon launched #weneedmore, a national campaign to call attention to the millions of students across the United States, especially those from underserved communities, who lack technology in schools and exposure to careers in the science and technology sector.
Continue reading Preparing Students for Science and Technology Jobs
Bill Kapfer Recognized for Going the Extra Mile
The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) presented Bill Kapfer, Global Head of Supplier Diversity with a special recognition—The Champion of Enterprise Award. The organization wanted to recognize Bill for his tireless efforts in fostering success for LGBT business owners and executives. Continue reading JP Morgan Chase for LGBT inclusion
SALT LAKE CITY–TFS Scholarships is the most comprehensive free online resource for higher education funding connecting students to more than 7 million scholarships representing more than $41 billion in aid. Continue reading November is National Scholarship Month NOW is the time to start applying for scholarships
The shortage of women in computer science is no secret. It’s been a hot topic in recent years, with numerous organizations and campaigns rallying to increase the number of women in jobs related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Continue reading Women in Computer Science: 6 Assumptions to Avoid
Shirley Chen’s list of experiences is as diverse as it is impressive: she spent her childhood on China’s national gymnastics team, studied biochemical engineering at Columbia University, interned at Chanel, Bergdorf Goodman, and Vogue, and worked as a media and retail consultant at McKinsey & Company, a global management consulting firm. Continue reading How This Tech Founder Is Giving The Internet A Face Lift By Changing The Way We Shop
In third grade, Jennifer “Jenna” Kotler was perfectly happy counting the tiles in the classroom ceiling instead of doing her work. What she tried hard to do was sit quietly like her classmates in their French-immersion school in Toronto. Continue reading Ph.D. with ADHD brings can-do focus to science, life
FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia – Ask 10 parents how much added sugar their child consumes each day and there’s a good chance that at least 9 of them will have no clue or will underestimate it. In fact, research published in the International Journal of Obesity reported that 92 percent of the parents surveyed in the study underestimated the added sugar content in foods and beverages.
Continue reading 5 Ways for Parents to Become Savvy About Hidden Added Sugars
In anticipation of National STEM/STEAM Day (November 8, 2018), STEMconnector’s National Day of Design returns with a Mission for students of all grade levels to design solutions for eliminating food waste in their school’s cafeteria. Continue reading Students Clean Up Garbage Problem For 2018 National Day of Design
Created by Walt Disney in 1955, Disneyland has been a magical destination for kids and adults alike for the past 63 years. It’s also a huge moneymaker. Disney’s parks and resorts brought in nearly $5.2 billion in revenue in the last quarter alone. Central to Disneyland’s success? Its meticulous design. Continue reading The clever psychology of Disneyland’s design
Diversity Employment Day Career Fairs provide recruiters access to the United States’ largest pool of diverse, multi-cultural, and qualified professionals. Continue reading City Career Fair Announces 2019 Dates!
