How to Raise Girls Excited About STEM

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How to Raise Girls Excited About STEM

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39 minutes

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Apr 26, 2022

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Join tech trailblazer Madge Meyer as she talks with Carole about her journey to success as a woman and Asian American immigrant in the STEM fields and shares strategies for raising young girls excited about and engaged with STEM.

Released:

Apr 26, 2022

Format:

Podcast episode

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