May Edward Chinn

I have recently begun writing for Under the Microscope, a website dedicated to empowering women to pursue STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers and support women already working within them. My first piece, a profile on the amazing May Edward Chinn, an African American doctor, is up today in celebration of African American History Month, which is unfortunately on its last day. I will continue writing posts for Under the Microscope, so check there often.

Packaging Girlhood

Packaging Girlhood is a really interesting blog that dissects the things that are advertised to girls, both in terms of the products themselves and the subtle messages those things send. I do not necessarily agree with everything that this blog highlights, but it is important that feminists think about the way young girls are taught certain ideas about their career opportunities, bodies and other issues, and that we combat the ideas that oppress women by offering positive, empowering images and ideas to girls at the beginning of their lives.