Industry Insights
Welcome to Pink Space Theory's Industry News page, your go-to source for the latest updates and insights in STEM news and STEAM education in Northern Virginia. Here, we cover exciting developments, innovative practices, and inspiring stories in the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. Explore how our STEM classes for kids are making an impact
Woman Engineer of the Month: Dr. Shama Iyer
Though rewarding, she found graduate school to be a competitive environment. Being a female in a male-dominated space came with some challenges. However, Iyer was “privileged” to have support from both her parents and mentors, who gave her needed confidence.
PWC Gives & Pink Space Theory Enabling Young Girls to Lead with STEAM
It is a great thing to witness and be a part of change! It is much greater to be the driving force behind it. A group of noble nonprofit organizations is partnering as part of PWC Gives, a county wide 24-hour giving campaign led by the award-winning Prince William County Community Foundation.
Pink Space Theory is all set to participate in this history-making event to bring a drastic revolution to the future of girls in Prince William County. The vision is to enable and empower young girls with real-world STEAM education, to give them a secure future.
Emele Lasaqa
Emele Lasaqa’s many scientific interests can be mapped back to her hometown of Lautoka, Fiji. Emele and her family are natives of Verata, Ucunivanua, a chiefdom located in the nearby Tailevu province of Fiji. It’s there that she discovered her love of geoscience and sustainability as a high school student….
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math For Everyone! Service Project at Marumsco Elementary
Pink Space Theory is continuing its partnerships with local community leaders to make science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) learning opportunities accessible through engaging hands-on activities available for everyone
Pink Space Theory Sparks a Love for STEM in Virginian Schools
Pink Space Theory works to spark a love for STEAM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) in girls and minorities, and our mobile makerspace is based in the Washington D.C. area. Our most recent event saw us uniting with one of our successful Pink Space Theory volunteers – Yuktha.
Pink Space Theory Heroes: Providing Girls and Students in Underserved Communities with a Path into STEM
Gender inequality is still a major issue within STEM, only 28% of STEM workers being female in 2018. With these statistics in mind, this is where Pink Space Theory comes to the rescue. With our Giving Tuesday campaign, you can become a Pink Space Theory Hero by donating to our Make Tech Pink Program. This enrichment program specifically targets girls from low-income households who are in Grades 3 to 6 within Title 1 schools.
Women in Science: Kaylee Ahern & Her Bright Future in Neuroscience
“I won an award for Science,” Kaylee told us when I asked her about what sparked her desire to pursue a career in science. “I had a really good Biology teacher in high school. He told me…
Women of STEM- Past, Present, and Future
Our history is filled with amazing women taking charge of their lives, finding their passion, and pursuing their dreams in the STEM world. Some of these women you may have heard of before, like Marie Curie…
From Stories to STEM
Storytelling has been a part of all of our lives since the very beginning. You learn to read by looking…
HerStory: Anita Timmons the Systems Engineer
Anita Timmons has always adored problem-solving and figuring out puzzles. After a military career, she felt drawn to pursue a career in electronics and engineering…