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Girls in STEM | Women serving on submarines in the United States Navy

Girls in STEM | Women serving on submarines in the United States Navy

Girls in STEM | Women serving on submarines in the United States Navy

Enlisted women have only been allowed to serve on Navy subs since 2016. One seaman serving on the U.S.S. Ohio is making the most of her opportunity.

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Girls in STEM | A lot of science goes into making racing tires

Specialists including mechanical engineers, chemists, chemical engineers, and technicians play a role in developing tires for racing

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Girls in STEM | Forecasting weather for the United States Navy

Forecasting for the entire U.S. Navy fleet is daunting, but that's why Northeast Ohio native Lt. (JG) Sierra Werling loves doing it.

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Girls in STEM | Local arborist showcases unique occupation

Being an arborist is more than just trimming trees. It's a unique and rewarding occupation.

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Girls in STEM | Teenagers explore manufacturing jobs

Manufacturing has changed, and a recent summer camp wanted to make sure that in-coming high school students got the message.

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Girls in STEM | Bugging out

More and more women are exploring the study of entomology. The world of bugs spans interests in research, medicine, and more.

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Girls in STEM | Lorain County Community College program encourages teens to explore manufacturing

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Girls in STEM | Using STEM skills for a career in social media

A STEMbassador has combined a love of sports and a love of making videos into a promising career on a NASCAR racing team.

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Girls in STEM | Learning carpentry skills at Rosie's Girls camps

The goal of the camp is to empower the campers to learn new skills, become more confident, and learn how to use tools like drills, hammers, and saws.

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Girls in STEM | What opportunities are there for women in computer science?

Only 25% of working professionals in computer science are women.

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Girls in STEM | There is a difference teaching boys and girls

Middle school science teacher Scott Cummings is our first male STEMbassador

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Girls in STEM | Students at St. Joseph Academy get new technology to study the human body

It's technology you would expect to see in medical school, but now it's available to these high school students.

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Girls in STEM | Local Space Campers return home

Two Northeast Ohio problem solvers take their talents to Space Camp.

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Girls in STEM | Teachers camp helps to inspire students in the classroom

The world is changing so fast, it's hard for professionals in STEM fields to stay up to date. But it's even harder for teachers, especially if you've been out of school for awhile.

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Girls in STEM | A special day at NASA Glenn

170 Northeast Ohio girls get the chance to explore future possibilities at NASA.

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Girls in STEM | Young STEMbassador researches breast cancer before heading to Cornell

While at Western Reserve Academy, Alison Landry started a project to conduct breast cancer research.

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