Wanda Gass was a bit of an oddity. Having earned a BS in electrical engineering from Rice in 1978 and an MS in biomedical engineering from Duke in 1980, she was a woman in a predominately male field. Joining Texas Instruments as an electrical engineer in 1980, she continued her journey of standing out. But it was for her accomplishments. She “helped develop TI’s first … [Read more...] about Design Connect Create Is Expanding Its STEM Programs, Adding Denise Strickland As Executive Director
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Canceled Event SOS – Dallas Afterschool’s Recess
According to Dallas Afterschool CEO Christina Hanger, Recess, the signature fundraising event for Dallas Afterschool was cancelled due to concerns over COVID-19. This unique fundraiser designed to help adults “return to the playground” was scheduled for March 27th at The Empire Room where we were expecting over 300 attendees. Proceeds from Recess benefit our work … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS – Dallas Afterschool’s Recess
MySweetWishList: Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas
According to Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas Committee For Community Engagement Co-Chair Gail Chandler, “Every girl deserves the chance to be successful. “Everyone benefits when we help girls take an active part in charting their futures. “The future of our communities and society depends on our ability to break down gender barriers that inhibit girls’ … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas
MySweetWishList: Perot Museum Of Nature And Science
According to Perot Museum of Nature and Science’s Eugene McDermott CEO Colleen Walker, “At the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, we’re very committed to STEM education. My wish is that students from Title 1 schools in our community have the opportunity to visit the Perot Museum for free. Just $5 makes it possible for one child to come…and the impact only goes up from … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Perot Museum Of Nature And Science