What does it mean to be a Citizen Scientist? The definition of Citizen Science is scientific research conducted in whole or in part by amateur scientists. Who are amateur scientists? You and I can fit the bill. Citizen science, sometimes described as public participation in scientific research, can be community driven research or global investigation. […]
What is a STEM Career?
Do STEM Careers Include the Arts? STEM is so important to our future and the future of our children. STEM Careers are careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, the careers that will be in demand in the future, and grow the economy of tomorrow. When you think STEM careers, you might think of jobs […]
Can You Draw a Leader?
Are leaders born or made? Kids have many traits associated with being a good leader. Kids are perceptive, honest in what they observe, and endlessly curious. Research says kids’ brains haven’t been wired yet with the bias and assumptions that can cloud their vision of a leader. So what would your daughter draw when asked […]
The Power of Creativity in STEM
Is creativity the secret sauce of STEM, science technology engineering math? Creativity is labeled the global success skill of 2030 and beyond. There will be challenges that require creative problem solving so let’s be creative! STEM & Design are natural partners. After all you can’t build anything without design. Apple stands out as a company […]
Why STEM Innovation Entrepreneurship?
At Girls Take the Lead our mission is to challenge the leaders of tomorrow to apply STEM + Entrepreneurial thinking to develop innovative solutions to real world problems. Girls Take the Lead incorporates people centered innovation challenges and experiential learning to prepare girls to thrive in a globally connected world. We believe that Global problems […]
Girls Have a Superpower in STEM Innovation
Close the STEM Gender Gap: Girls Have a Superpower! Girls have a superpower that can launch STEM careers….Empathy. Empathy is critical to Design Thinking and human centered design. Empathy is the ability to see the world through other people’s eyes, to see what they see, feel what they feel, and experience things as they do. […]