Industry Insights
Welcome to Pink Space Theory's Industry News page, your go-to source for the latest updates and insights in STEM news and STEAM education in Northern Virginia. Here, we cover exciting developments, innovative practices, and inspiring stories in the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. Explore how our STEM classes for kids are making an impact
Attitude Changes Everything
Life is all about what we make of it. Literally, each day is a chance to do something wonderful, or not. Much depends on our attitude and how we choose to see the world.
Exploring the "Girl Math" TikTok Trend and Its Financial Implications
In the world of TikTok, a peculiar trend known as "girl math" has emerged, where young women ingeniously rationalize their spending decisions with a touch of humor. As we dive into this viral sensation, it's essential to contemplate the potential financial consequences hidden beneath the laughter. Discussions like these are part of our broader engagement within the STEM program for kids in Northern Virginia.
Just Do It…Like Mike!
What is focus? There are various meanings to the word. But one we’ll discuss in this context is the definition provided by the Cambridge Dictionary, which is the ability to give your full attention to something.
PWC Gives 2023 Kicks Off September 14-15!
Pink Space Theory is thrilled to be part of this historic event that promises to revolutionize the future of girls in Prince William County. Our vision is to empower young girls with real-world STEAM education, providing them with the tools and opportunities they need to build a secure and prosperous future. Help us touch more girls in Prince William County Virginia!
Ingenuity: How to Use it Effectively
Have you ever used your imagination effectively to figure out a solution to a problem? Maybe it was a quick fix to stop a leaky faucet. Or how best to remove a small, irritatingly painful piece of splinter lodged in a finger. Okay, those are random and somewhat personal examples. Still, if you did something like this, you were using what we commonly refer to as ingenuity.
Pink Space Theory Partners with Intel Corporation
Million Girls Moonshot strongly supported Pink Space Theory’s mission and wanted to help our volunteer outreach by introducing us to Intel Corporation, one of their partners. Read more about it here. Read more about it here and learn how it supports our STEM program for kids in Northern Virginia.
The Confidence Drop
Until age 12, boys and girls report to have identical levels of confidence, but by 13 a girl’s confidence drops by 30%. This makes her less optimistic, less likely to take risks, and less resilient. By age 13, there is also a 45% chance that a girl will believe she’s not allowed to fail because she needs to be perfect.
The Amazing Pyramids of Egypt
The thought of building these marvels of engineering intrigued me from the first time I learned about the pyramids in Egypt. How could these massive structures remain standing for thousands of years with such precision? This, despite the limited construction machinery of the time?
Davila and her inspirational tale of how she came to work for environmental cause
Davila, originally from Tailevu Province, grew up in Israel and Lebanon. Her unique experiences inspired her to think about how different communities around the world are protecting their environments.
Finding Happiness in a STEM Career
Several surveys show that STEM careers not only can provide such factors as meaningful work, but they also, reportedly, have higher job satisfaction rates as compared to other fields.