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Notes From A Queer Engineer: Lady Scientists, Yelling Whales, and More

Did you know that the pioneer of graphic adventure games was a woman?

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Mar 10, 2017

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Notes from a Queer Engineer: Science Has Always Been Political

The danger of talking about science as a series of value-neutral truths is that it obscures the human decision making that took place at every stage along the way, as…

Laura Mandanas —

Feb 22, 2017

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Take A Beat To Bask In The Glory of Women Scientists And STEM News

Tiny clay succulents, actual living scientists, space craft grazing Jupiter’s rings, and more.

Laura Mandanas —

Feb 8, 2017

#NoDAPL

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Trump Went Apeshit Anti-Science This Week, Let’s Fight Back

They want to overwhelm us and exhaust us with the chaos. I reject that. Here’s a recap of every anti-science action Trump’s administration made this week and some ways to…

Laura Mandanas —

Jan 27, 2017

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The True Story Behind “Hidden Figures”

Let’s take a look together and see which parts of the film were fact, and which parts were beautiful, exquisite, powerful fiction.

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Jan 12, 2017

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Notes From A Queer Engineer: Remembering Badass Astronomer Vera Rubin, And Other Stories

Did you know that the word “scientist” was specifically coined to be gender neutral?

Laura Mandanas —

Dec 28, 2016

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Network Responsibility Index

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Our Lives By the Numbers: How Data Is Used to Track LGBT Social Progress

In the past week, two standout reports have been released: Unerased by Mic, and the 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey by the National Center for Transgender Equality.

Laura Mandanas —

Dec 14, 2016

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Notes From A Queer Engineer: Artificial Meat, Post-Truth and Committing to Curiosity

Let’s contemplate gender diversity in Star Trek together. Also: have you considered running for political office?

Laura Mandanas —

Nov 30, 2016

Lists/Top 10s

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17 Science Gifs To Give You Peace, Give You Strength

We will take down white supremacy like sulphuric acid on toilet paper.

Laura Mandanas —

Nov 16, 2016

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Notes From A Queer Engineer: Ladybird Invasions and Cosmic Perspectives on Gender

Read about the epidemiology and pathology of zombie infections and more.

Laura Mandanas —

Nov 2, 2016

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Notes From A Queer Engineer: All-Occasion Presents For Women In STEM

Being a woman in STEM is hard work every single day, and I’m ready for our collective efforts to be recognized. Down with the patriarchy! Presents for all occasions!

Laura Mandanas —

Oct 19, 2016

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Notes From A Queer Engineer: Pumpkin Spice Chemophobia And Men Calling Out Men

Also: 3D printed clitoris models, algae fuel, and scholarship opportunities.

Laura Mandanas —

Oct 5, 2016