Author Archives: Amy Barrett

Mark your calendars for SET in the City!

Posted on 3/4/15 by Amy Barrett

For the past seven years, Boston has celebrated girls in STEM by hosting SET in the City. This program focuses on Science Engineering and Technology and works to get girls excited about STEM by showing them what options are out … Continue reading →

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SheShinesOn…Lydia Peabody, Science Club for Girls

Posted on 3/3/15 by Amy Barrett

Q: Could you tell us a little more about your professional experience? A: Previous to joining Science Club, I worked in a variety of education and training environments including teaching science, instructing rock climbing and kayaking, running youth development programs, … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Engineers Week

Posted on 2/25/15 by Amy Barrett

Engineers week (February 22-28 this year) is a time to celebrate the innovative engineers across the country that make our lives better. Engineers week advances the discussion about why engineers are so important and works to get kids more involved … Continue reading →

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Discrimination against girls in STEM may start sooner than we thought

Posted on 2/18/15 by Amy Barrett

Women are underrepresented in the world of Math and Science. This a fact that we have grown too used to hearing. Many point to childhood as the critical time in which girls begin to feel that they are not supposed … Continue reading →

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SheShinesOn … Gina Varamo, Science Club for Girls

Posted on 2/17/15 by Amy Barrett

Q: Could you tell us a little more about your professional experience? A: I just graduated from Emerson College in May 2013, so my AmeriCorps fellowship at SCFG has been my first post-graduation work experience. During undergrad, I was very … Continue reading →

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WhoIsShe? SheGives Member Katherine Scott

Posted on 2/12/15 by Amy Barrett

Q: To start out, can you tell us a little about your work with Youth Philanthropy Connect? A: Of course. I actually just started recently with Youth Philanthropy Connect, a special project of the Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation.  The … Continue reading →

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WhoIsShe? SheGives Member C.A. Webb

Posted on 2/5/15 by Amy Barrett

Q: Can you tell us a little about your work as Executive Director at the New England Venture Capital Association? A: I work to make Massachusetts the best place in the world to start and grow new companies. My members are … Continue reading →

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Engineering Adventures Introduces New Afterschool Unit

Posted on 2/4/15 by Amy Barrett

Engineering is Elementary’s Engineering Adventures is back with a new afterschool unit. This time around, India and her brother Jacob, the stage setters for each EA unit, are off to visit a friend at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Mountainview, … Continue reading →

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A Path Appears Premieres Tonight on PBS

Posted on 1/26/15 by Amy Barrett

When Lisa Goldblatt Grace was contacted in 2013 about My Life My Choice participating in a new documentary focusing on solutions to sexual violence, her first thought was, “I don’t know.” The film, A Path Appears, follows reporters Nicholas Kristof … Continue reading →

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Save the date: They Look Like Me with RAW Art Works

Posted on 1/21/15 by Amy Barrett

On February 5, 2015, RAW Art Works will host the They Look Like Me event from 6:30 – 9 PM. This event will offer youth at RAW the opportunity to engage with professionals of color. This event will also feature … Continue reading →

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