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Kathleen Martin
Guest
In light of National STEM/STEAM Day (Nov. 8) — a day set aside to encourage and educate kids about the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, and math — we’d like to spotlight a few amazing Asian American female STEM founders. After all, when we normally think of app creators and people, we don’t imagine an Asian American woman (or anyone other than a white or Asian dude) — and that’s a really big problem.
That’s why representation is so very important — especially on special days like National STEM/STEAM Day. Kids — regardless of gender — need to see examples of diverse people in STEAM. Whether it is to broaden our understanding of who can do what, or to help an underrepresented minority child see themselves in the future, we need to spotlight STEM leaders outside the dominant narrative.
To celebrate some of the innovators leading the way for women in technology, here are three awesome Asian American women (a kickass mom and two sisters) who can encourage and inspire us — as well as our children.
Continue reading: https://www.scarymommy.com/stem-asian-women-app-creators/
That’s why representation is so very important — especially on special days like National STEM/STEAM Day. Kids — regardless of gender — need to see examples of diverse people in STEAM. Whether it is to broaden our understanding of who can do what, or to help an underrepresented minority child see themselves in the future, we need to spotlight STEM leaders outside the dominant narrative.
To celebrate some of the innovators leading the way for women in technology, here are three awesome Asian American women (a kickass mom and two sisters) who can encourage and inspire us — as well as our children.
Continue reading: https://www.scarymommy.com/stem-asian-women-app-creators/
