MicroEmpowering

Women in STEM: it's time to take ownership of being female

Why do women feel they must abandon their female identity in order to work in science, technology, engineering or maths?

American Association of University Women: 3 amazing accomplishments of women and girls in STEM

aauw:

You might not have heard about these women and girls doing awesome work in STEM fields, and that’s exactly why we’re marking Women in Science and Tech month.

An iPad app that teaches kids to code. Hopscotch uses colorful ‘building blocks’ that stand in for lines of code. Kids…

mollykmac:

(via The Hidden STEM Economy: Key Findings | Brookings Institution)

Eco Student: 5 ways for students to help the environment

ecostudent:

There are many things you can do to become environmentally friendly which are incredibly simple and many I already engage in. So here are the 5 things which I currently do to help the environment and feel everyone else should.

Reduce waste - It is a simple thing to do and will affect your life…

nataleeembry:

What a GREAT way to Reuse old Cookie Sheets!!

For more great ideas like this join us here: http://tinyurl.com/d2863e9        

truebluemeandyou:

DIY LIght Bulb Planter Tutorial from The Merry Thought here.

coeurmondemind:

Via upworthy via. Give a Shit About Nature

usingcreativity:

How to use a cereal box. Founded in http://weheartit.com/

usingcreativity:

recycling pringle box

Source: evolvernet

lolitapop09:

Doing my part to end the use-and-discard culture! A pop-up repair shop’s just gone up a few steps from my place for the month of June, and I’ve already brought them a pair of platform sandals with weak Velcro fastenings, an ill-fitting bracelet and this busted turntable. Go check ‘em out with your broken wares if you’re in the neighborhood!

radicalblue:

Motivation and determination, what drives us and defines us. 

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Easy tips to make your life Greener :)

strangewind18:

sustain.

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