Behavioral scientist Heidi Forbes Öste, PhD wanted to grow up to be happy, no matter which career path would’ve accomplished that. Although Heidi was always good at math, she thought it was an insult at a young age when anyone pointed it out; she believes that was due to the mentality of that time.
Read MoreNo matter what led you here, living greener is great for the environment and maybe even your budget (sounds like a win-win)! As of now, people are producing 1.87 tons of carbon emissions every year.
Read MoreBee•Safe Organic Mineral Sunscreen is sunscreen designed for the sensitive and acne prone skin of tweens and teens. Skinbuzz enlists the help of bees and therefore supports them by donating a portion of our profits to foundations that do everything they can to help our bees.
Read MoreKelli and Laura first had their idea for the child-friendly sunscreen applicator back in 2011 whilst discussing issues they were both encountering, along with other fellow parents, about how they children could apply sunscreen safely and effectively whilst not in their care.
Read MoreI grew up doing ballet so I wanted to be a professional ballerina for the longest time. I even moved to New York City by myself at 17 to train full-time with the Joffrey Ballet School.
Read MoreSUAVS came from the need for a shoe that never holds you back and allows you to focus on what's really important. They are light, packable, breathable shoes that are also durable, flexible, and machine washable. Designed for people on the go, the everyday shoe is specifically designed to prevent blistering even when going sockless.
Read MoreI thought to myself, I don’t live in the world alone, therefore, I have a responsibility to give back to or help other people – which validates my choice of career – being a scientist.
Read MoreI just wanted to design, build, and problem solve at NASA. While I ultimately landed in a very fulfilling career in medical devices, it was the spark of wonder at what engineering made possible that made me want to pursue a STEM career.
Read MoreI’m not in a lab doin’ the science or programming cool Mars rovers or identifying neato as-of-yet-undescribed-by-science lemur species out in nature, but I get to write about those things and I get to interview scientists who are doing fun and important STEM work.
Read MoreFor the last decade, Natalie has been working at a company that builds space robotics. She felt like a fish out of water when she started because she had no robotics experience.
Read MoreLuboo gives peace of mind to parents of young children in large venues and events by providing rental GPS trackers and a mobile app at a low cost.
Read MoreOne day I woke up, looked at myself and thought “WTF am I doing here when I could be following my dream of traveling the world and working anywhere on this planet???”
Read MoreAlthough I now work as the Vice President of Professional Services for Frozen Mountain Software, I didn’t always see myself going into a technical field.
Read MoreNatural Models LA’s Curve Model Daron Dean’s insatiable curiosity for things around her at a young age provided her an early desire for biology.
Read MoreOne big drain on time I could otherwise be using in a productive way was waiting at my daughters school to pick her up and drop her off.
Read MoreWhen I was a child, I was a performer: I danced and I acted. I thought I might even direct. Stage drama became my main love, though.
Read MoreDue to my personal experiences, I fell in love with Mother Theresa, and that further entrenched in my young mind that our lives were meant to be lived helping others.
Read MoreDon’t let society put you into boxes. You can be both. You can be anything you want to be even if you don’t fit the profile.
Read MoreAsmae encourages women to choose a career in tech because they can explore their passion field while being in tech, just like what Asmae did with SoukStroll.
Read MoreI wanted to be a singer when I grew up. I LOVED Mariah Carey when I was a kid; not only was she beautiful and had a beautiful voice, but she was also mixed like me!
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