Woman Crush Wednesday: Katherine Johnson
October 24, 2018
Born in 1918, Katherine Johnson, graduated from university at 18. She was awarded the
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This Lady is a Human Computer
January 2, 2016
A human calculator that solved the most complex of Math problems with unimaginable ease, Shakuntala Devi was an Indian gem by all means. But more than anything else, I see her as a genius of a woman who is a counter to the popular absurd notion that says- women are mathematically challenged.
Neena Gupta solved a 70 year old Mathematics Problem
January 2, 2016
Women like her are the evidence that shake the age-old notion, which regard women as mathematically challenged. … More Neena Gupta solved a 70 year old Mathematics Problem
Dispelling Your Daughter’s Middle School Math ‘Demons’
December 9, 2015
Math often becomes a disparaging subject for middle school girls. Here’s how parents can play a pivotal role in helping them understand emotions and simplify concepts. … More Dispelling Your Daughter’s Middle School Math ‘Demons’
Brilliant Female Mathematicians You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
October 31, 2015
Several women have contributed to the field of Mathematics, get to know them;
How Misperceptions About Math Contribute to the Science Gender Gap
September 19, 2015
Why are women so underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and maths, the so-called “STEM” subjects? It’s an enduring question that doesn’t have an easy answer, and is likely influenced by a whole slew of social, personal, and practical factors permeating the pipeline from school through to adulthood. A study published in Frontiers in Psychology takes a … More How Misperceptions About Math Contribute to the Science Gender Gap
Women Aren’t Bad At Math, But New Study Suggests Both Genders Think They Are
September 12, 2015
Think women can’t do math? You’re wrong—but new research shows you might not change your mind, even if you get evidence to the contrary.
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