Getting Serious About Entrepreneurial Education: Finland’s Story
You might think that the U.S. must lead the world in teaching entrepreneurial skills to our youth. Actually, no. Many school officials under pressure to
December 5, 2017
Entrepreneurship Education Articles
Entrepreneurship education articles: From the latest thought leadership in STEM and ESTEAM education to practical tips on fostering entrepreneurial mindsets, our posts help educators, parents, and the community to empower the next generation of diverse innovators and changemakers.
Wanted: Entrepreneurs
“True entrepreneurs are rare—and getting rarer. Yet it is crucial to our economy and national security that we find them,” says Jim Clifton, CEO of
December 1, 2017
The Importance of Entrepreneurial Education For Girls
I’ve been sharing the story of my life as an outlier—a Hispanic woman, engineer and entrepreneur—to show how my profound enthusiasm for encouraging girls to
November 22, 2017
An Outlier Engineer: Using Experince to Springboard Into a New Feild
I’ve been sharing the story of my life as a Hispanic woman engineer, and why my career and background led me to being so driven
November 21, 2017
Talking About Failure
Dinner conversations at the Blakely household had an unusual twist. Each night at the table, Sara Blakely’s father would ask her, “What have you failed
November 21, 2017
Reflections as an Outliner Engineer
In my last post, I began sharing the story of my life as an outlier—a Latina woman who became an engineer in a male-dominated field—to
November 17, 2017
The Story of An Outlier Scientist
I’d like to share my story with you so that you can understand my passion for entrepreneurial learning. I am an outlier: a female scientist
November 14, 2017
Helping Children Acquire a Growth Mindset
Can children be induced to adopt a growth mindset? We encourage children to dream up new ideas, whether gigantic or nano-sized—often intersecting several disciplines. Whether
November 10, 2017
Cultivating a Growth Mindset
Your brain can change. It can grow. You can develop new abilities to do things you never thought possible. At VentureLab, we begin each entrepreneurial course
November 7, 2017
Learning Styles Transcend Gender Differences
In my last few posts, I’ve looked at how important it is to recognize that boys and girls learn differently, and that in order to
November 3, 2017
To Understand Gender Differences, See How Children Communiucate
In my last post, I explored how some researchers are trying to present evidence of gender differences to teachers and parents that can help them
October 27, 2017
How Girls’ Brains Learn
At one time, even hinting at the existence of any innate differences between girls and boys could make one a target of chauvinism. It was
October 24, 2017
Kicking the Buckets of Gender Bias
A girl who tries hard but lacks confidence can fade away. We don’t want her to fade, but to shine. We need to help her,
October 20, 2017
Adapting To, and Changing, The Reality of Bias
Women often face the challenge of being overlooked or interrupted in conversations, a reality combated by phrases such as “Stop interrupting me,” and “No explanation needed”. This issue is particularly prevalent in male-dominated fields like science and engineering. However, many women, such as Maria Klawe, President of Harvey Mudd College, have overcome these hurdles to achieve great success. It’s essential to instill confidence in girls and reassure them that they can flourish despite inherent gender biases.
October 17, 2017
Overcoming Gender Bias in Science
Things are changing, if slowly, for women, in science and technology. Women make up just 4% of partners at venture capital firms, and about 20%
October 13, 2017
Subtle Gender Bias Stifles Woman in Science
It’s not news that gender bias persists at U.S. universities, especially in the sciences. What’s surprising is how long-lasting and pervasive this bias is. Even
October 10, 2017