Nonprofit Advocates for Women in STEM
There is a huge gender gap when it comes to STEM field employment. Even though half of the work force consists of women, only about 27% of STEM workers are women. One nonprofit organization that is helping to tackle this issue is Girls Who Code, who…
How To Become Your Own Boss
Becoming your own boss sounds super appealing. You have the ability to set your own schedule and have control over the work you do. If this interests you, there is a lot to consider when starting your own business. Valentino DiGiorgio is an entrepreneur and…
Nonprofit Supports Italian-Americans
The United States is home to about 26 million people who claim Italian heritage. The Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America (OSDIA) was founded in 1905 as a way to establish mutual aid for Italian immigrants of the time. Today, there are thousands…
Top Tips For Managing A Small Business
An unexpected side effect of this pandemic has been a drastic boom in people starting small businesses. As the nation is currently amidst ‘the Great Resignation’, more and more people are looking to become their own bosses and becoming entrepreneurs. Valentino DiGiorgio is a community-conscious…
Fun STEAM Projects for Kids
With winter break coming up soon, many parents are looking for activities to keep their kids occupied. With these projects, you can mix science and art together to create fun educational activities to keep the children engaged and learning at the same time. Magnet Painting….
How to Encourage Girls in STEM
Today, men hold the majority of STEM jobs. Only about a quarter of all STEM jobs are held by women. We can change this by encouraging the next generation of women to take STEM subjects while in school. Valentino DiGiorgio, philanthropist who offers STEAM Scholarships…
Who was the first computer programmer?
It is well known that women are severely underrepresented in STEM fields. Only roughly one quarter of STEM jobs are held by women. Schools don’t teach enough about the contributions women made to science. In fact, the first computer programmer was a woman. Ada Lovelace…
A Better Alternative to STEM
Oftentimes in schools, creative subjects will face budget cuts to the curriculum in favour of STEM subjects, but STEAM subverts that notion by making the argument for a more well rounded approach to education. What is the difference, though, between STEM and STEAM subjects? STEM…
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