A Social Approach to a Fact Oriented Field In 2017, Women in STEM was founded at the University of Chicago Lab Schools as a mechanism to bridge the gap between social justice and academic fields. Recognizing the issue was the foundation for our work that followed. Translating discussion and theory to concrete action and passionate activism ultimately became the primary focus of our organization in the forms of various initiatives. Since March of 2017, we have been developing dually-driven … [Read more...]
WOMEN IN SCIENCE: TOP 10
July 23, 2018 by
The contribution and participation of women in the field of science has been outstanding over the years. Their tireless contribution has meant an inexhaustible source of progress and development for humanity, besides being an inspiration for the women scientists of today. Although putting all of them in the list is practically impossible, there have been women who printed a unique stamp thanks to their scientific contributions throughout the years, which makes them worthy of top recognition. … [Read more...]
Women in Science, 2030 Agenda
February 18, 2016 by
Involving women in science, implementing the 2030 Agenda | UN DESA | United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Women and girls represent half of the world’s population. Yet, they are not fully participating within the field of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), with a gender gap still remaining far too wide across the globe. Indeed, women account for less than 30 per cent of all researchers in the world and where one in nine men graduate in the fields of … [Read more...]
Full Moon in Scorpio, MAY 14/14
May 14, 2014 by
'The breakthrough has happened.' "And I do mean for everyone. That doesn't mean we all got wonderful presents, or lumps of coal. " Remember, do NOT get too focused upon what happened concretely to you, i.e., job, money house, car, etc. Keep a wider perspective on YOU. How YOU have cracked open the shell that you were once contained within--perhaps for a long time." The breakthrough we are talking about is the new birth we're all experiencing. The Cardinal Grand Cross in late April … [Read more...]
ECOSOC EVENT “… solutions for sustainable development” – 24 April 2013
April 20, 2013 by
The Partnerships Forum is one of the preparatory events for the 2013 Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Annual Ministerial Review (AMR) on “Science, technology and innovation, and the potential of culture, for promoting sustainable development and achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)”, and is organized by the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA); in collaboration with WIPO, ITU, UNESCO, UNICEF, the United nations Office for Partnerships, the UN Global Compact and the … [Read more...]
International Day of Human Space Flight celebrated April 12
April 13, 2013 by
How UN helps Girls Reach for the Stars! … [Read more...]
‘Mitochondrial Eve’ ~ To be or not to be?
July 20, 2012 by
Mitochondrial Eve is estimated to have lived around 200,000 years ago, most likely in East Africa, when Homo sapiens sapiens (anatomically modern humans) were developing as a population distinct from other human sub-species. On the first day of 1987, a scientific “discovery” seized the attention of the popular press. The original scientific article that caused all the commotion — “Mitochondrial DNA and Human Evolution”— appeared in the January 1, 1987 issue of Nature, and was authored by … [Read more...]
Alchemy
May 14, 2012 by
alchemy |’alkemē Figurative: a process by which paradoxical results are achieved or incompatible elements combined with no obvious rational explanation. Alchemy is a science that centers on the inherent powers of the four elements-fire, water, earth, and air. Any varying combination of these will provide one with the makings of any element presented on the periodic table. Alchemy was first utilized in Khem-the ancient name for Egypt (Al-Kimiya)-and it is the basis of modern chemistry. Of … [Read more...]
