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…
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…
3 Companies Teaching Children STEAM Subjects
In the 21st century, STEAM subjects (science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics), are more important than ever before. It’s a massive field that encompasses many different types of careers, so it’s no wonder that parents are wanting their children to get excited about these…
Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary to Host Back to School Night
STEAM Education Initiative Supporter and Philanthropist, Valentino DiGiorgio highlights an upcoming event for students and their family at Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary: On Thursday, August 26, 2021 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary welcomes students and their families to the Back…
Oscar Patterson Elementary’s STEAMtastic Summer of Fun
The scientific and creative spirits of STEAM are colliding at Oscar Patterson this summer. Valentino DiGiorgio shares the scoop: Across America, more and more elementary schools are developing exciting new STEAM-centric programs. As an advocate for STEAM education initiatives, Val DiGiorgio is certainly happy to…
Madeira School welcomes innovative expansion
In Fairfax County, the Madeira School is set for a major expansion. Valentino DiGiorgio, founder of his own STEAM Scholarship, discusses the exciting news: Thanks to an endorsement from the Fairfax County Planning Commission, students of the Madeira School are in for a fantastic expansion…
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