written Assistive Technology: A Bridge to Equality and Inclusion 20 Jun 202220 Jun 2022 An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity. — Martin Luther King, Jr.…
women in STEM… Hedy Lamarr: The Double Life of a Hollywood Bombshell and Wartime Inventor 22 Jan 202221 Jan 2022 Hope & curiosity about the future seemed better than guarantees. The unknown was always so attractive to me…and still is. — Hedy Lamarr If someone told you to imagine the scientist…
interview… Filipina Tech Trailblazers: Paving the Path for Bridging the Gap 11 Oct 202113 Oct 2021 "Girls don't belong in the tech industry." If that's the stereotype, then good luck telling that to these women. In the tech industry, it is no secret that women are…
written Catherine de Mesa: On Computer Science and Thriving Amid a Pandemic 8 May 20217 Sep 2021 WRITTEN BY Anna DivinagraciaEDITED BY Dona MarabeGRAPHICS BY Jamie KO “You belong in STEM. If you want to do it, do it." From her home in Houston, Texas, Catherine de…
written The Digital Divide in California 24 Apr 202119 Apr 2021 WRITTEN BY MEHA GOYAL & BEA ALEXA RONDONEDITED BY CHRISTIANA REYESGRAPHICS BY BEA ALEXA RONDON If you can read this, consider yourself lucky. Many people around the world don’t even…
written Generation Z: A Generation of Changemakers 10 Jan 202111 Jan 2021 Have you ever been told that you’re too young to start a business? Too young to have an opinion? Too young to spark change? All over the world, we’ll see…
written LGBTQ+ Rep in Tech 22 Oct 20208 Jan 2021 Written by Alex CruzEdited by Hannah ManuelGraphics by Gwen Valimento Love is one of the few things that seem impossible to code into a computer. We, ourselves, often have a…
written #AcademicFreeze vs #LigtasNaBalikEskwela 14 Oct 20208 Jan 2021 Written by Talia Araña and Fran FabricanteEdited by Christiana ReyesGraphics by Trasy Ipapo "Ang education makakapaghintay ‘yan. Pero hindi ko pa [kayang] i-risk ang safety ng mga anak ko kapag…
written It’s A Woman’s World, Too: The Best Countries to be A Woman in Tech 7 Oct 20206 Jan 2021 "Who is the first person that comes into your mind when you hear the words 'tech industry'?" Ask anyone that question, and you'll probably hear the repetitive answers: Bill Gates,…
written Startups Founded by Filipina Women 25 Feb 20206 Jan 2021 Written by Kelly PunzalanEdited by Victoria Albitos Many of our favorite brands and companies began as small startups that went on to become highly successful ventures‒ Amazon, Canva, Grab, Lazada,…
written Art Attack: 10 Websites and programs where you can learn design and technology 18 Feb 20206 Jan 2021 Written by Dana Praise GuerreroEdited by Anna Kristina Divinagracia New year, new you (as they’d say)! Time to leave those filthy habits behind and brush up on those skills, unlock…
written Earth’s Mightiest Heroines: 15 Films and Shows with Women in STEM 4 Feb 20207 Jan 2021 Written by Anna DivinagraciaEdited by Jeri Francine Tavera “The whole of life is just like watching a film,” writer Terry Pratchett once said. Romance, comedy, tragedy; a movie for the…
written Annie Jump Cannon: Astronomer 28 Jan 20207 Jan 2021 Written by Victoria AlbitosEdited by Lauren Fajardo More than 150 years ago, a star was born; or rather, a girl who would grow up to watch the stars. On December…
written 2nd WiTeach at Bohol: Imparting the Purpose of STEM 19 Oct 20198 Jan 2021 Written by Charmaine Espinueva Wi-Teach is one of the community development initiatives of WiTech that aims to TIE: to Teach, Inspire and Engage with students through sustainable outreach, education and…
interview… Chiara Ledesma: Computer and Data Scientist 6 Oct 20198 Jan 2021 Chiara Ledesma is a prime example of a woman who found her passion in CS, and continues to overcome all obstacles to pursue her dreams. And with the support of…
interview… Marla Rausch: Motion Capture Animation CEO 10 Sep 20198 Jan 2021 Written by Kelly PunzalanEdited by Lauren Fajardo and Cebo CruzInterviewed by Bea Rondon Despite rising numbers of women in animation, the industry is still heavily male-dominated, with only 23.2% of…
interview… Mylene Abiva: A Leader in Robotics 31 Aug 20198 Jan 2021 Written by: Anna DivinagraciaInterview by: Emmanuel Cruz Mylene Abiva: the pioneer, the educator, the spokesperson. A woman in the tech industry, she broke the insurmountable boundaries of gender stereotypes with…
interview… Hillary Andales: Science Communicator and Aspiring Astrophysicist 13 Aug 201915 Aug 2019 Written by: Gwendolyn Ang Interview by: Audrey Pe, Cebo Cruz, Annika GozumContinue reading "Hillary Andales: Science Communicator and Aspiring Astrophysicist"
interview Edlen Sanchez: Computer Science Teacher 14 Jun 201927 Jun 2019 Written by: Isaac LimContinue reading "Edlen Sanchez: Computer Science Teacher"
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