“Things are starting to feel real,” says Christina Koch, who is poised to become the first woman to fly around the moon.
STEM Education
Dreaming of a Mobile Soil Lab for New York’s Most Vulnerable Neighborhoods
Scientist S. Perl Egendorf aims to bring STEM skills and soil expertise to urban communities that need it the most.
NASA Awards $5 Million in Funding to Women’s Colleges
As part of a White House initiative, NASA will fund programs at seven women’s colleges to help close the gender gap in STEM.
She’s Bringing STEM Curricula To Classrooms Across America
Eleanor Smalley is the president of JASON Learning, a nonprofit that brings STEM programming to k-12 students.
She’s Created Her Very Own STEM E-Learning Software – Because She Wants Everyone to Be Fluent in Tech
Sharen Eddings started Code With Sharen to teach kids how to code, but now she’s bringing those classes to people of all ages.
5 Crowdfunders to Watch – Designing the Future
Through fashion design, interior design and more, the women featured in this edition of our crowdfunding column are reimagining how we interact with the world around us.
Here’s One Math-tastic Belt Buckle
This gift for lovers of numbers and quirky gifts alike comes courtesy of myBeltBuckle. Our Gift Guide judges want them in multiples.
Finding the Beauty in Bacteria
Who knew bacteriophage viruses were so pretty? Our Gift Guide judges were impressed by The Vexed Muddler’s creations.
A Fiery Blast from the Past
Our Gift Guide judges loved the warmth and memories that come from these artistic, well-made Bunsen burner candles by Interference Design.
Absolutely Brilliant Building Blocks
Kids of all ages will enjoy Nerdy Baby building blocks, which teach everyone (including our Gift Guide judges) about angles, zeolites and more.
Candy That’s Good for Your Teeth
These delicious confections that do wonders for your smile had our Gift Guide judges grinning from ear to ear.
Who Says Science is Dull? Here’s a Beautiful Way to Look at Earth
Our Gift Guide judges think these minimalist prints from Brainstorm would look great anywhere.
Look Closely: That’s Cell Division on This Scarf
This silky, luxurious accessory from Artologica gave our Gift Guide judges a new and beautiful way to view science.
Helping Tomorrow’s STEM Leaders Reach for the Stars
Austin-based organization GirlStart is developing girls’ interests in science, tech, engineering and math.
Why We Care About Women in Tech
We’ll see more innovation when the female perspective is present. That’s good for society and the economy.