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.

Kiri Lenagh-Glue is a young Kiwi scientist who was born and raised in the US, and then returned to New Zealand for university, where she attended the prestigious University of Otago. Kiri has now graduated with a double-degree in Ancient History and Computer Science, but wasn’t until High School that she became passionate about Computer Science.

The brain is a fascinating organ! It is responsible for everything- how we think, how we talk or write, all our senses. Everything you do is controlled by the amazing organ up in your noggin! But how does

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.

Have you ever wondered how you got your looks? Why you have blue eyes when your brother has brown eyes, or why your sister is a red-head when no one else in the family is. Why you may be left-handed, but both your parents are right-handed. All of your basic characteristics- hair color, eye color, hand dominance, etc.- come from your genes. These genes are found…

“[My] internship is where I learned about computer science. I wanted to use more creativity. I wanted a different challenge. With computer science, everyday I had to switch gears. I knew no one in the field who was a Pacific Islander. There were no Pacific Islanders in tech…

As a field that has traditionally been male-dominated, science is now progressing into a more balanced field. One young female Australian scientist, Kathryn, was always interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. She grew up in the sugarcane farming area…

“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…

I know what you may be thinking, “Wait… There’s no A in STEM.” And you’re absolutely right- there isn’t. But maybe there should be. ..

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…