Empowering Change: Women and Girls in STEM

by National Girls Collaborative Project

7 Episodes

"Empowering Change: Women and Girls in STEM" is a podcast series developed by The National Girls Collaborative Project.Women continue to be underrepresented in the STEM workforce specifically in engineering and computer science disciplines. Gender gaps in education pathways persist which limit access and preparation for career opportunities. The impacts of the intersectional inequalities of gender, race, ethnicity, and class can also hinder identification with and long-term participation in STEM for women and girls. The National Girls Collaborative Project developed a special podcast series which aims to shed light on the challenges faced by women and girls in STEM fields and explore actionable steps to foster gender equality and inclusivity.Join host Nancy Scales-Coddington, Director of Strategic Partnerships for NGCP, for thought-provoking discussions, expert insights, and inspiring stories. We shed light on the challenges faced by women and girls in STEM fields and how we can change that narrative.Join us as we break stereotypes, amplify perspectives, and explore actionable strategies for fostering gender equality and inclusivity. Become an advocate for change, creating a brighter, more inclusive future for all in the STEM community.Follow NGCP on social: @NGCProjectVisit the National Girls Collaborative Project website: https://ngcproject.org/

Empowering Change: Women and Girls in STEM

by National Girls Collaborative Project

Sep 14, 2023

Rewriting the Script: Women's Role in STEM Media

In the final series episode, we dive deep into the crucial conversation about women's role in STEM media. Join us as we examine the existing narratives, the challenges, and the exciting opportunities for women to reshape the way STEM is portrayed in the media. Our guest, Madeline Di Nonno, President & CEO at Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media and the Executive Producer of Mission Unstoppable, brings her wealth of experience and insights into the discussion. Listen in to hear as we explore how equitable representation can inspire change, foster innovation, and empower future generations of women in STEM.Guest: Madeline Di Nonno, President & CEO at Geena Davis Institute on Gender in MediaSupport Empowering Change: Women and Girls in STEM PodcastConnect with Madeline Di NonnoLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/madelinedinonno/Twitter: https://twitter.com/madelinedinonnoConnect with Geena Davis Institute in MediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/geena-davis-institute-on-gender-in-media/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeenaDavisOrgIG: https://www.instagram.com/geenadavisorg/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/GeenaDavisInstituteAdditional Resources: Geena Davis Insitute on Gender in Media: https://seejane.org/Representation of Women in STEM Characters in Media https://seejane.org/research-informs-empowers/portray-her/A full list of show resources can be found on the NGCP Podcast website.Follow NGCP on social:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ngcprojectInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ngcprojectLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-girls-collaborative/Learn more about NGCP: https://ngcproject.org/Producer: Nancy Scales-Coddington, NGCP Director of Strategic Partnerships Graphics & Promotion: Raisa Rosado NGCP Director of Digital Communications Website: Maggie Ewan NGCP Manager, Digital OperationsKaren Peterson, NGCP Chief Executive Officer and Founder