In this month’s issue of Northern Connection magazine, I
started the conversation regarding my concern over the lack of young women and
girls that are interested in the sciences and wondered why it has suddenly
started being labeled a “boy” thing. I also referred to two of my favorite female
scientists that are terrific role models on television and show girls having
fun and great jobs in science. They are: Kari Byron in Mythbusters and Mayim Bialik who portrays Amy on The Big Bang Theory who, in addition to
being an actress, earned her PhD in Neuroscience from UCLA. In case you haven’t
seen them, here are some interviews and clips of these incredible women:
Why do you think science is being labeled a "boy" thing? How do you think we can encourage girls to embrace the sciences?
Please leave your thoughts and comments below we'd love to hear from you.
