Tag: Girl Power

E-liza Dolls, A Startup That’s Building Dolls to Help Young Girls Learn Coding

According to techcrunch.com, E-liza Dolls, a Berkeley based startup, is aiming to close the gender gap in STEm by helping young girls learn to code through dolls. The company builds dolls that include programmable computers that girls can code through an app. The startup was originally founded in 2021 by Eliza Kosoy, a Ph.D. student […]

Girls in Aviation Day Gives Young Girls the Chance to Learn About Aviation

According to ocm.auburn.edu, the War Eagle Chapter of Women in Aviation International hosted their annual Girls in Aviation Day on Saturday, October 15th, giving women of all ages the chance to learn about different areas of aviation through a encouraging, fun environment at Auburn University Regional Airport. The event this year was sponsored by Delta […]

Ericsson and Technovation Partner To Empower Young Girls

According to ericsson.com, Ericsson is partnering up with Technovation for a global mentorship program with the goal of inspiring girls to be leaders and problem solvers in their lives and their communities through the use of technology. Technology plays a massive role in every society, but access to digital skills that can help to build […]

Girl Scouts Receive $84.5 Million Donation from MacKenzie Scott

According to prnewswire.com, Girl Scouts of the USA recently announced an $84.5 million donation they received from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The donation was given to GUSA and 29 local councils that were selected by Ms. Scott. It will help to accelerate GSUSA’s initiatives that give girls the tools to become the next generation of powerful […]

Emily Howell Is Helping to Empower Female Business Owners

According to newsofsanantonio.com, the Elysia Collective Company is a business where owner Emily Howell sells her own T-shirt, sweatshirt, and jewelry designs. Most importantly its is also where she leases space to a dozen other women so that women can have a place for female business owners to attempt to take a step into the […]

Bella Rasmussen Made California History With Two Touchdowns in A Single Game

According to news.scorebooklive.com, prior to Friday night, seven girls in California varsity high school football history had ever scored a touchdown. Laguna Beach running back/ defensive end Bella Rasmussen became the eighth with a touchdown in the second quarter. She then became the first girl in state history to score two touchdowns in a game […]

Young Girls Learn How to Farm Via A Tap of A Screen

According to news3lv.com, the City of San Antonio’s Office of Innovation is seeking public input on what people think makes San Antonio a smart city. Emily Royall, San Antonio’s Smart City administrator says that it is about using technology to create real world solutions for real world problems. One of those solutions is teaching young […]

Michelle Obama Announces Let Girls Learn Initiative

According to essence.com, First Lady Michelle Obama announced the first leg of her Let Girls Learn Initiative, a program that aims to ensure that girls across the world can have access to a quality education. While speaking in London, Michelle Obama announced that she would be starting a $200 million partnership along with British Prime […]

Bensalem, PA Student Puts Girl Power in the Spotlight With YWCA Honor

According to patch.com, Keira Seidman of Bensalem, PA is showing how Girl Power can make a difference in a community. The Bensalem High School junior has achieved over 200 hours of volunteering as a counselor in training at the Silver Lake Nature Center summer camp, assistant coach for Bucks County Girls Softball League clinics, and […]

Marshall County Schools Celebrated International Day of The Girl

According to wtov9.com, Marshall County Schools decided to celebrate the International Day of The Girl on Tuesday with the CTE department in order to prepare a special workshop just for the girls. Fifth graders got to learn all about girls in STEM at John Marshall High School, giving them something to look forward to in […]