Ancient Egypt's Mythic Merit Ptah Helped 'Open Medicine and STEM to Women'
Merit Ptah is frequently cited as the first female physician—even though there is no solid evidence she existed, says medical historian Jakub Kwiecinski.
Girls and Boys Are Equally Good at Math: Study
"Humans are more similar to each other than we are different," said an author of the study.
Astronaut Sunita L. Williams Honored By Elementary School in Massachusetts
The unofficial motto of the new elementary school is "Follow your dreams, even if they take you to the moon."
We're about to Set off on an All-female Expedition Accross World's Oceans
With a combined crew of 300, spread over 30 voyage legs, we'll journey through our planet's most vital and diverse marine environments.
Girls Would Do Better in Maths and Science Tests If Exams Were Made Longer
The research adds to the evidence that tests don't only measure how smart individuals are, but also other skills like perseverance and motivation, an expert told "Newsweek."
Without Female Role Models for STEM Women, We Risk Losing Brilliant Minds
Female STEM professionals are less visible and paid less than their male counterparts.
Students Leave School Shooting Vigil After Speakers Focus on Gun Control
"They don't get what we went through yesterday. They don't get what it's like to have to run for your life," said a student at the Colorado high school where two shooters killed a student and injured nine others.
Katie Bouman Showed The World What Women In Stem Can Do. If Given A Chance
Without female STEM role models, we risk acquiescing to a world where even brilliant minds like Bouman are dragged into discriminatory devolutions.
Uproar Over Indian Scientist's Bizarre Claims
The Indian Scientific Congress Association distanced itself from comments made by an Andhra University scientist.
Ivanka Trump Bashed for Posing as Feminist Icon
"I bet you didn't even know who Rosie The Riveter was before these contrived photo ops," an Instagram user commented on Trump's post.
Science Job Ads Are Mostly Seen by Men
Fewer women are seeing the advertising for science-related jobs, even though it's illegal to target jobs to one gender.
Watch: Trump Jokes About Vetoing Ivanka's Legislation
"No, no, no," Ivanka Trump told her father, shaking her finger.
Black STEM Workers Still Report Discrimination
About six in 10 black people working in STEM fields say they have experienced some form of racial discrimination at work.
Author of Google Diversity Memo Sues for Discrimination
This suit comes on the heels of another filed by a group of women alleging gender discrimination.
U.S. Lawmakers Speak Out Against H-1B Visa Rule Plans
"Mr. President, would America really be greater without us?" Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna, whose parents are Punjabi and immigrated to the U.S. from India, asked.
Ivanka Trump School Visit Causes Parents To Pull Kids
"It was an honor to meet so many bright and talented students!" Ivanka Trump tweeted.
Science Prize Bigger Than Nobel Leaves Women Out
Since its inception in 2012, just 9 percent of Breakthrough Prizes have gone to women.
Women in Science 150 Years After Marie Curie's Birth
Science still doesn't welcome the contributions of women.
Lego Launches Women of NASA Set
The collection is, however, missing one notable NASA mathematician.
Donald, Ivanka Trump Slammed by Girls Who Code Founder
"To work with this administration in any capacity is to normalize it, and all of the hate and bigotry it represents," Reshma Saujani wrote in an op-ed.
Stephen Hawking Picks Neil deGrasse Tyson for Medal
"Bringing science to the people brings people into science. This matters to me, to you, to the world as a whole," Hawking has said of the award.
Scientist Wins Miss USA, Prefers 'Equalism' to Feminism
It's the second year in a row that the nation's capital won the crown.
May Seeks to Stem Scottish Support for Independence
The prime minister will promote the 'great union of nations' of the United Kingdom in Scotland visit.
Why Is the Gender Gap in Tech Widening?
Social stigma and gender stereotypes about studying STEM subjects are still holding back young women.
Is Stem Cell Technique a Cure for Blindness?
Researchers foster cornea growth using regeneration method.
Quora: Encourage Girls to Broaden Their Passions
Don't tell kids to merely follow their passions if we want to encourage underrepresented groups to pursue careers in STEM.
European Space Agency Calling Artists for Residency
In a collaboration with Ars Electronica, the space agency will host an arts and science residency.
Congrats, Most Americans Have Some Semblance of a Grasp on Middle School Science
The good news ends there.
Watch: Finalists Pitch 'MacGyver'-Inspired TV Shows With Female Leads
The Next MacGyver competition hears pitches from 12 finalists Tuesday. Five will win money and get help developing pilots.
How Can We Encourage More Women to Study Computer Science?
Computer science has the lowest proportion of women receiving bachelor degrees of all the STEM fields.