ByAsia A. Eaton, Psychology Today
Although women make up about half of the U.S. workforce, they have long been underrepresented in many STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math). Continue reading Getting Girls Into STEM by Improving Education for Everyone
By Amanda Florian, The Washington Post
Over decades, input devices in the video game industry have evolved from simple joysticks to sophisticated controllers that emit haptic feedback. But with Enabled Play, a new piece of assistive tech created by self-taught developer Alex Dunn, users are embracing a different kind of input: facial expressions. Continue reading The latest video game controller isn’t plastic. It’s your face.
By Martin Anderson, Unite
Researchers from Germany have developed a method for identifying mental disorders based on facial expressions interpreted by computer vision. Continue reading Diagnosing Mental Health Disorders Through AI Facial Expression Evaluation
By Erica Nahmad, Be Latina
It’s undeniable that representation matters and the idea of what a scientist could or should look like is changing, largely thanks to pioneers like Afro-Latina scientist Dr. Jessica Esquivel, who is breaking barriers for women in STEM one step at a time. Continue reading Meet Afro-Latina Scientist Dr. Jessica Esquivel
By Mint
South Korean influencer Rozy has over 130,000 followers on Instagram. She posts photos of globetrotting adventures, she sings, dances and models. The interesting fact is, unlike most popular faces on the medium, Rozy is not a real human. However, this digitally rendered being looks so real that it’s often mistaken for flesh and blood. Continue reading Your favourite Instagram face might not be a human. How AI is taking over influencer roles
By Zachy Hennessey, The Jerusalem Post
“Let’s start by establishing that hi-tech is really the best place for women,” began Dorit Dor, Chief Product Officer for Check Point, during a panel at Tuesday night’s first inaugural Women’s Entrepreneurship Summit from The Jerusalem Post and WE (Women’s Entrepreneurship). During the event, executives from throughout the hi-tech industry gathered to share their knowledge and experience with female entrepreneurs across the country. Continue reading Lack of women in hi-tech is a ‘vicious issue’ that must be solved – Female execs.
By Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge
General Motors needs a lot of cathode active materials (CAM) if it’s to reach its goal of making enough electric vehicles to become a completely carbon neutral company by 2040. How much is enough? How about 950,000 tons of the stuff. Continue reading GM just secured enough cathode material for 5 million electric vehicles
By Antonia DeBianchi, People
Six Flags has announced its expanding accessibility for park-goers with special needs. Continue reading Six Flags Is Making Its Parks More Accessible for Visitors with Special Needs
By Cassidy Ward, SyFy
In the 2007 horror film House of Fears (now streaming on Peacock!), a group of teenagers enters the titular haunted house the night before it is set to open. Once inside, they encounter a grisly set of horrors leaving some of them dead and others terrified. Continue reading Gamifying Fear: Vr Exposure Therapy Shown To Be Effective At Treating Severe Phobias
By BET
Former Empire actor and red carpet scientist Terrence Howard is currently visiting Uganda as part of a government effort to draw investors from the African diaspora to the nation. He is claiming he has what it needs to change the world. Continue reading Terrence Howard Claims He Invented ‘New Hydrogen Technology’ To Defend Uganda
