The Bechdel test is named after Alison Bechdel who introduced the concept as part of her Dykes to Watch Out For comic series in 1985, but she attributes it to …
How to Support Employees with Invisible Disabilities
According to a 2017 Harvard Business Review article, only 21% of employees with disabilities disclose to human resources that they have one, and more than a third of survey respondents …
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Books We’re Reading
This year we’re focusing not on New Year’s resolutions, but some goals and themes for 2019. One of those goals is to catch up on our reading. If you are …
Connecting the Data Dots: Heather Mattie Studies, Teaches, and Lives Connection
Welcome back to the Unsung Women’s Project! We’ll be highlighting amazing women in STEM, sharing the stories of all of the incredible, meaningful things women have done in their STEM …
Wear All the Hats!: Melissa Chan Climbs Boulders and Saves the Earth
Welcome back to the newest installment of the Unsung Women’s Project! We’ll be highlighting amazing women in STEM, sharing the stories of all of the incredible, meaningful things women have …
Measuring Diversity and Inclusion Meaningfully
For many, the beginning of a new year marks a time of reflection upon the past year and an opportunity to set meaningful goals for lasting change. It can be …
2018 By and Beyond the Numbers, Plus a Look Ahead
2018… we made it. Whew! First, we want to thank you for being a part of the She+ Geeks Out community. Even if you haven’t been to an event or …
“I’m Interested in Everything”: Jennifer Livengood on Lifelong Learning
Welcome back to the third installment of our newest blog series: the Unsung Women’s Project! We’ll be highlighting amazing women in STEM, sharing the stories of all of the incredible, …
Superhero Series: Empathy, Active Listening, and The Platinum Rule
Supergirl continues to be a treasure trove of lessons on inclusion in the workplace. In the same episode referred to in Part One of this series, Supergirl’s sister Alex is …
Decoding the Female Lung: Patricia Silveyra Researches How Air Quality Affects Us
Welcome back to the third installment of our newest blog series: the Unsung Women’s Project! We’ll be highlighting amazing women in STEM, sharing the stories of all of the incredible, …