What Will It Take to Get More Women in Green-Energy Jobs?

Claire, Carly, and Arzoo are ambitious, some of the hardest working people I’ve ever worked with. They are determined to make a difference with their college degrees in sustainability and communications. Working with me at Green Connections Radio, they hear about all these cool green energy jobs, and how the average pay in STEM careers is about $7,000 above the average. They listen to successful women and men talk about the industry and the opportunities for rewarding careers in this field. They get excited about their own career prospects. But also see how few women are in this field.

Children’s Book Authors, Lynn Cherry and Andrea Beaty and More Gift Ideas for Kids

Holiday Show! Toy shopping? Listen here to Joan talk with children’s author, Andrea Beaty about the STEM-loving heroine in her best-selling book, “Rosie Revere, Engineer”.  These and more great gift ideas for kids on Joan Michelson’s interview with Steven Aarons, CEO and Founder  about science kits/toys for kids to teach them – and excite them… Continue reading Children’s Book Authors, Lynn Cherry and Andrea Beaty and More Gift Ideas for Kids