Parenthood is the main cause of gender imbalance in STEM. Almost half of all women leave or go part-time after they have their first child. This is twice the number of men. Read Cui Wang’s experience as a young scientist…
Gender diversity leads to better companies
Gender diversity often leads to more innovative thinking and signals to investors that a company is competently run. Read more about it at Harvard Business Review.
Tech company creates jobs in Colorado coal county
After people lost their jobs due to coal mines closing down, Lightworks began hiring people to expand broadband to thousands of homes and businesses. After all, how does a small town in Colorado compete in today’s economy without good access…
Your neighborhood may determine your future earnings
According to The Opportunity Atlas, the neighborhood you grow up in may determine how far you move up the economic ladder. The interactive map is quite unique in that it uses U.S. Census Bureau data along with data from the…
New York library lends out ties, briefcases and handbags for job interviews
Have you checked out your library lately? They have more than just books! The New York library checks out bags, ties, briefcases, and even fancy American Girl dolls. Read more at The Washington Post about how libraries are helping people…
Prisoners learn to code
Silicon Valley is teaming up with San Quentin to train young people to code. Read the entire article at USA Today and learn more about The Last Mile, the company that set up a Technology Accelerator inside the prison.
Learn about the growing acceptance of autism in the workplace
CBS Sunday Morning aired this segment yesterday about autism in the workplace. While @Microsoft and @SAP have been actively recruiting employees with autism, 50 big-name companies met last April for a summit on how to bring more autistic adults into…
How A Former VC Wants To Disrupt American Education
Ted Dintersmith was a successful venture capitalist at Charles River Ventures who turned his energies to K-12 and higher education. He claims that education in the U.S. has fallen badly behind, stuck in a 125-year-old framework that no longer meets…
Give your brain a break
Science shows that you need adequate sleep in order for your brain to work well. But you also need to take breaks throughout the day so you can work more efficiently and reduce your stress levels. Get some good tips…
Microsoft helps veterans build new careers
Microsoft offers an 18-week educational program that prepares military veterans for a career in the technology industry. More than 240 companies have become hiring partners that seek out MSSA graduates. “Several years ago, a group of employees at Microsoft who…