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
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Confronting the Bias Against Girls
The choices girls make in their academic lives will have profound effects on their careers. This is true of everyone, of course, but for girls
October 6, 2017
Why Girls Lack Confidence in Stem
Girls begin their education with the same potential as boys, but by the end of high school, their excitement and potential in sciences has been
September 29, 2017
Bridging a Generation Gender Gap In Science
While opportunities in technology have exploded since 2000, fewer women today are actually pursuing computer science degrees than in the 1970s and 1980s, when women
September 26, 2017
How Science Treats Women VS. Men
If anyone doubts that young women face discouragement because of their gender, consider Barbara Barres, who was a prominent female neurobiologist at Stanford University. Early
September 22, 2017
Girls and Gaps
Nick Hahn is what I call a “technology dad.” Being a techie with a lifelong fascination with all things digital, he is ideally positioned to
September 19, 2017
Women in Science Will Build Our Nation’s Future
Young women have made amazing strides—in law, business, life sciences, and a number of other fields that are traditionally male domains. But engineering and computer
September 15, 2017
Entrepreneurial Thinking Changes Girls’ Futures
When girls (and boys) are exposed to entrepreneurial thinking, a profound change takes place. They learn to solve problems, to think critically and to recognize
September 12, 2017
Why I Founded VentureLab
When I led the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, I noticed how differently men and women responded in class. Even the most accomplished and confident women had a tendency to become timid in a classroom environment, while men seemed to display much more confidence, even if they were less prepared than female students. I realized that this behavior was entrenched at an early age. And I decided to see what I could do to help change this. With these thoughts in mind, in 2013 I started VentureLab, a nonprofit dedicated to teaching entrepreneurial skills to children—with a particular focus on teaching girls.
September 8, 2017
The Differences In How Men and Women React In Learning
Often men and women react differently in a learning environment. When I was leading the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Trinity University in San
September 5, 2017
Giving Back to Help Girls Grow In The Sciences
Going into engineering was a natural choice for me. I’d been raised to do anything a boy could do. My Sunday dress was just that.
September 1, 2017
Daring Girls to Dream and Discover Science
Science is about discoveries. It is the thrill of every scientist to uncover a new formula or truth that can change the world. Holding onto
August 29, 2017
Build For The Future by Empowering Girls
Investing in your daughter’s entrepreneurial education is a smart strategy for preparing her for future successes. Girls must be engaged through entrepreneurial frameworks to develop a
August 25, 2017
Developing Skills For The Future
Our world needs skilled, innovative workers. Not just any skills—but increasingly specialized as well as wide-ranging ones. According to a World Economic Forum Report, “New
August 22, 2017
The VentureLab Difference: ESTEAM
Discover how VentureLab’s unique ESTEAM framework merges entrepreneurship with STEM and the arts to foster innovation and critical thinking among youth. Our curriculum not only teaches important STEM skills but also applies them in creative, real-world contexts, empowering students to become motivated, team-oriented, and problem-solving innovators. Explore our approach to making STEM concepts relatable and engaging, particularly for girls and younger students, through hands-on projects and entrepreneurial education.
August 18, 2017
Engage Girls in STEM: Teach Them to Be Entrepreneurs
Teaching girls to think like entrepreneurs can be the key to unlocking their potential in STEM fields. At VentureLab, we encourage girls to innovate, problem-solve and take calculated risks, and we’ve seen a profound change in their enthusiasm and confidence as a result. By exposing girls to entrepreneurial concepts at a young age, they become more aware of opportunities around them and learn to think creatively. We’ve even seen 5-year-old students become entrepreneurs by identifying a problem, conducting market research, and ultimately creating a successful product. If we want more women innovators, we need to teach girls to observe and anticipate needs, innovate, and take risks.
August 15, 2017