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From the Archives: Diversity in Making
16 Aug 2016

From the Archives: Diversity in Making

by Sharona Ginsberg | posted in: Blog | diversity, maker culture, people of color, women | 1

This edition of From the Archives showcases one of our earliest posts about diversity in the maker movement. This has been on my mind a lot lately, as Emily and I just returned from presenting about diversity in makerspaces at … Read more >

diversity, maker culture, people of color, women
She’s Coding Resources
24 Apr 2015

She’s Coding Resources

by Sharona Ginsberg | posted in: Resources, Websites | coding, diversity, games, technology, women | 0

She’s Coding is an open-source project dedicated to bridging the gender gap in the field of computer science. They have gathered a number of great resources relating to women in technology, gaming, and STEM.

Visit the site! 

coding, diversity, games, technology, women
International Women’s Day – #makeithappen
16 Mar 2015

International Women’s Day – #makeithappen

by Ayla Stein | posted in: Blog | HerStory, international women's day, international women's history month, IWD2015, MakeItHappen, movers and shakers, women, women's history | 3

In case you didn’t know, March is ‘International Women’s History Month‘, and March 8 happened to be International Women’s Day. The theme for this year’s IWD is ‘Make it happen!’ – which is absolutely speaking to the … Read more >

HerStory, international women's day, international women's history month, IWD2015, MakeItHappen, movers and shakers, women, women's history
Shout Out To These Awesome Organizations!
27 Oct 2014

Shout Out To These Awesome Organizations!

by Ayla Stein | posted in: Blog | diversity, LGBTQ, organizations, people of color, technology, women | 0

Here at MakerBridge we make an effort to advocate for diversity and inclusion in the maker culture and the technology industry. Some of our previous posts have covered Black Makers, LGBTQ+ inclusivity in maker culture, women in technology, and STEAM … Read more >

diversity, LGBTQ, organizations, people of color, technology, women
Everybody In: Diversity in Making
13 Oct 2014

Everybody In: Diversity in Making

by Sharona Ginsberg | posted in: Blog | diversity, guest post, libraries, maker jawn, makerspaces, people of color, women | 0

This week we have a guest post from the awesome folks at Maker Jawn Initiative in Philadelphia. We love the work they do; read on to learn more about it, and be sure to check out their blog, … Read more >

diversity, guest post, libraries, maker jawn, makerspaces, people of color, women
LEGO To Release Female Scientist Minifigs Next Month
14 Jul 2014

LEGO To Release Female Scientist Minifigs Next Month

by Kristin Fontichiaro | posted in: Blog | diversity, LEGO, portrayal of women, women | 0

You’ve read — here and elsewhere — about how some influential folks in maker publications have focused much of their attention on the work of males, particularly white males. And this has been a big concern for us here at … Read more >

diversity, LEGO, portrayal of women, women
One Thing to Enhance Maker Diversity
30 Jun 2014

One Thing to Enhance Maker Diversity

by Sharona Ginsberg | posted in: Blog | diversity, Fifth Monday, LGBTQ, maker culture, people of color, women | 1

This week, we have another post from our Fifth Monday series, in which the MakerBridge bloggers write on the same topic. In this post, we answer the question, “What is one thing you’d like the maker community to do

… Read more >
diversity, Fifth Monday, LGBTQ, maker culture, people of color, women
Manic Monday – 5 Links make a post
9 Dec 2013

Manic Monday – 5 Links make a post

by Ayla Stein | posted in: Blog | computer science, grace hopper, programming, women | 0

Hello Makers and Maker-Affiliates!

Sorry about the tardiness of the post this week! Today will be a classic format of “5 links make a blog post.” Cheers!

1. Happy Birthday, Grace Hopper! 12/09/06 is the birthday of Computer Science’s Amazing … Read more >

computer science, grace hopper, programming, women
Diversity in Making
4 Nov 2013

Diversity in Making

by emily Mitchell | posted in: Blog | diversity, maker culture, people of color, women | 0

Here’s something I learned today:

Of all the people featured on the cover of Make Magazine to date, 85% have been men or boys, 15% have been women or girls, and 0% have been people of color.

I woke up … Read more >

diversity, maker culture, people of color, women
Ada Lovelace Day: Women in Maker Culture
14 Oct 2013

Ada Lovelace Day: Women in Maker Culture

by Sharona Ginsberg | posted in: Blog | Ada Lovelace Day, diversity, maker culture, women | 0

Ada Lovelace Day, observed this year on October 15th, is an annual celebration of women in the STEM fields. The day is named for Ada Lovelace, a female scientist who is considered the world’s first computer programmer.

In honor … Read more >

Ada Lovelace Day, diversity, maker culture, women
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