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Girls in Science: Igniting Curiosity and Shattering Stereotypes

Posted by Julie Kapala on May 20, 2024 10:33:47 AM

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Letting Curiosity Lead the Way - Girls in Science

Posted by Walking Mountains on Dec 29, 2017 9:08:15 AM

Picture this, a room full of giggly girls, huddled around a white board and a large poster. The poster, taller than each of the girls, conveys a double helix structure snaking out like a ribbon from..

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Science Questions Answered by Girls In Science Students!

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Apr 4, 2017 2:18:01 AM

More than ever, people claim to know a lot more than they do. Google has become a verb synonymous with looking up unknown information and Wikipedia is now the encyclopedia of choice for quick..

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Introducing The Electrifying Twins of Girls in Science

Posted by Walking Mountains on Dec 1, 2015 1:07:42 AM

“Do you know how many bones there are in the human body?” 9-year-old Jahanny Machigua asks wildlife biologist guest speaker Jennifer Austin. Austin has been speaking about her field work relating to..

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Avon Elementary Colorado National Blue Ribbon School Award

Avon Elementary Secures National Blue Ribbon School Award

Posted by Walking Mountains on Dec 11, 2012 9:58:53 AM

The principal, teachers and students over at Avon Elementary School (AES) have much to celebrate these days. AES was recently awarded the National Blue Ribbon Schools Award - a designation received..

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Girls In Science Program Improves 3-5 Graders Understanding of Science

Posted by Lara Carlson on Apr 15, 2011 4:26:00 PM

Who would have thought that “Girls in Science” could become so popular that a BOY would pretend to be a girl just to sneak in to class? Believe it! Jesus has been pining to become part of Miss Lara’s..

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