STEM Outreach: How Are We Changing the Conversation?
Feb 08, 2017 By Seabright McCabe, Contributor, SWE (Society of Women Engineers)
Attracting and retaining more girls and young women to STEM fields takes the support of parents, teachers, mentors, role models, and professional organizations, with each playing a significant role. From initiatives such as SWENext and FIRST® to grassroots virtual mentoring programs and revolutionizing the way math is taught, the conversation continues.
Learn more in this article by Seabright McCabe, SWE (Society of Women Engineers) Contributor. The story is part of a SWE Magazine series called Inclusive Outreach, first published in the WE16 conference issue.
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