Hidden No More: STEM Spotlight Shines On ‘Hidden Figures’ Like MIT’s Joy Buolamwini
A whole new generation is discovering that they have long played a key role in advancing humanity’s frontiers.
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Trump’s Tweets Not ?
MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 17, 2016 On paper, a President who can’t stay away…
Going Against My Family’s Career Goals
My parents want me to go into science, medicine, technology, or math. But I have other ideas.
The Hidden Science of Headline Writing
Major news outlets rely heavily on captivating headlines to attract readers. And some media companies go so far as to use A/B testing, which turns headline writing into a numbers game.
How To Use Social Media For Justice IRL
Social media has become a powerful tool for activists and organizers to spread their message, stay informed, and build connections. Here, we’ve listed a number of core concepts for activists in the digital age to reflect on.
To Heck With ‘The Daily Show’, The Sharpest 2016 Political Satires Are Games
Not even video games are safe from the touch of the campaign.
The Internet Got Hacked. Should Teens Worry About Cybersecurity Too?
OK, so you don’t have to be Reddit or Spotify to worry about getting hacked these days. It’s a scary world out there for anyone with a smart phone — particularly when you’re a minor.
Youth-Made Civics App Puts Facts Back Into Politics
Run 4 Prez is a race-style game where you compete against an opponent to see who gets to the White House first. Get your electoral facts wrong, and your campaign will be left in the dust. Get your facts right, and you’ll out-run your competitor for the win!
No phone? No way
I’m 17-years-old, and I’ve never owned a cell phone.