by Elaine Luther | Jan 11, 2023 | Scientists, Women's History Month
Why were there so many lady botanists? Because no one could stop you from going outside and collecting plants. Of all the sciences, this was one with few barriers, at a time (for so much of history) when women were blocked from education opportunities and membership...
by Elaine Luther | Dec 4, 2020 | Women's History Month
The Problem of the Missing Role Models When I saw this tweet from the terrific kids’ show Sci Girls, about Kamala Harris, I thought, “Yes!” All people need to see themselves in books, movies, tv, and the real world, represented. No one likes to be...
by Elaine Luther | Nov 17, 2020 | Women's History Month
As parents and other important adults in kids’ lives, we need to counteract negative stereotypes they’ll encounter. Here’s a handy printable with 5 easy ways to do that. Kids need to see role models in their world and lives in order to envision...
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