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The First Woman to Become an Engineer in Europe

Romanian pioneer in engineering, Elisa Leonida Zamfirescu, is considered Europe's first woman engineer.

14 Year-Old Girls Create Way to Use Urine as Fuel

Four girls in Lagos, Nigeria figured out a way to use a liter of urine as fuel to get 6 hours of electricity from their generator.

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The First Chinese-American Woman Pilot

In 1932, Katherine Sui Fun Cheung was the first Chinese-American woman to get a private pilot's license. Read more...

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"It Was a Dark and Stormy Night"... Passing Down Your Favorite Stories and Books

It was a dark and stormy night. It’s a legendary line that has been used in books since 1830. But for me I associate that line with what was one of my favorite books in childhood. I was in the 4th grade the first time I read those words in the opening paragraph of Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time. It’s […]

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Kacy Catanzaro: American Ninja Warrior-- SheHero Style!

It’s funny the places we some times find the coolest SheHeroes to look up to. A few years back my kids and I discovered the show American Ninja Warrior. This show is the American version of a Japanese show that pits the toughest athletes against an obstacle course that is almost impossible to tackle. It […]

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More Women in STEM Fields--Except in Computer Science

Research shows that women in STEM fields has risen since 1991, except in Computer Science. Read more

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10 Amazing Women Who Led Rebellions

Though forgotten by history, women throughout time have led rebellions and revolutions across the globe. Read More

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In Honor of SheHeroes Who Run

Bu Meghan Harvey Earlier this week Boston Marathon history was made as thousands of athletes competed to display their competitive skill and to honor of those lost in last years tragedy. This week has been bitter sweet as we remember those that didn't get to cross the finish line last year. But the highlight of […]

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Truth-in-Ads Campaign Aims to Stop Advertising That Hurts Our Kids

53% of 13 year-old girls are unhappy with their bodies; by the time they are 17, it will be 78%. The 3 most common mental health issues amongst girls -- depression, low self-esteem and eating disorders,-- can be linked to the images they see of themselves in the media. And boys are impacted also, with […]

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Powerful Role Models Can Change How We Value Girls

Girls need to believe that their value is not derived from their appearance but from who they are and what they do.