Category Archives: Women in the News

Women in the News: World Economic Forum

The 2015 World Economic Forum’s annual meeting brought together leaders from many different fields, including international politics, economics, business, technology, and even entertainment.  While the discussions covered a wide range of economic issues, including healthcare, technological security, income inequality, and … Continue reading

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Women in the News: Niki Werkheiser, NASA Project Manager

Niki Werkheiser, a 3D printing in zero-gravity project manager for NASA, made a critical advancement last week.  Her team successfully printed a 3D object in space.  3D printing capabilities will allow astronauts to print materials necessary to continue space exploration.  A greater … Continue reading

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Women in the News–Makers: Women in Business

PBS recently aired the “Women in Business” episode of the Makers documentary series.  The Makers series includes 6 episodes covering influential women in various fields, including business, war, politics, comedy, Hollywood, and space. The series expands upon a 2013 documentary … Continue reading

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Women in the News: Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand recently released a memoir entitled Off the Sidelines: Raise Your Voice, Change the World.  In this work Gillibrand details the personal and professional events that have shaped her career and the issues she has prioritized as a … Continue reading

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Women in the News: Malala Yousafzai

Last Friday Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai, 17, became the youngest Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.  Yousafzai gave her first speech on education rights in 2008 in Peshawar.  She later chronicled the growing influence of the Taliban in a blog for BBC … Continue reading

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