The Gadsden Times recently published an article about Zadie Johnson, who worked as a welder in a shipyard in Mobile during World War II. At age 95, she recently told her story to Times reporter Lisa Rogers. Please consider reading this article, available at the link below:
http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20130714/NEWS/130719884?tc=cr
Did you know that there are a number of successful young women who are welders today? Visit www.nacc.edu/workforce to learn more about how to become a welder.
Showing posts with label women. Show all posts
Showing posts with label women. Show all posts
Monday, July 15, 2013
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Girls and STEM
We hear a lot of talk about encouraging girls to enter science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, and that's a great idea. But what we might not realize is that while underrepresented in STEM fields, women have been making contributions to STEM fields for many years.
Rachel Levy, associate professor of mathematics at Harvey Mudd College in California, decided to set the record straight with her blog entitled, Grandma Got STEM. This blog highlights the lives and careers of ordinary women who made a difference in the lives of others through careers in STEM-related fields.
This one is definitely worth checking out.
Rachel Levy, associate professor of mathematics at Harvey Mudd College in California, decided to set the record straight with her blog entitled, Grandma Got STEM. This blog highlights the lives and careers of ordinary women who made a difference in the lives of others through careers in STEM-related fields.
This one is definitely worth checking out.
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