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Today we are proud to share the work of our mentee Sofia S from the MAGIC Final Presentation event at the Oxford Day Academy in East Palo Alto, CA in May 2020. Sofia was mentored by Bishakha M. Sofia merged her interests in medicine and technology to develop a CPR awareness and training program. I believe we may have a medical doctor in our future! Congratulations to both Sofia and Bishakha on an outstanding project. Amazing job, well done! View Sofia’s and Bishakha’s interv...iew here: https://youtu.be/8cp-yRHxzXY View Sofia’s presentation here: https://youtu.be/bgZp55aD4Yc

Go Cadence! We are so proud of you!

Today we are proud to share the work of our mentee Lupita P from the MAGIC Final Presentation event at the Oxford Day Academy in East Palo Alto, CA in May 2020. Lupita was mentored by Naina T. If you want to watch an inspiring, amazing video of our future generation, enjoy Lupita presenting her project -- a merging of her passion and interest in gene editing with video editing -- an animation about CRISPR Cas9. Congratulations to both Lupita and Naina on an outstanding projec...t! View Lupita’s and Naina’s interview here: https://youtu.be/0jL5pfCcsHc View Lupita’s presentation here: https://youtu.be/Z7LgJprT9nQ

Today we are proud to share the work of our mentee Kimberly B from the MAGIC Final Presentation event at the Oxford Day Academy in East Palo Alto, CA in May 2020. Kimberly was mentored by Ira P. Kimberly merged her interest in criminology and chemistry together with a desire to learn coding in order to develop an amazing, creative website. We can't wait to see what the future holds for Kimberly and her special talents and skills. Congratulations to both Kimberly and Ira for ...an incredible project. Well done! View Kimberly’s and Ira’s interview here: https://youtu.be/SOsIZbM5-dI View Kimberly’s presentation here: https://youtu.be/XvBz6ugjGRM

https://www.forbes.com//women-of-color-lead-gender-equal/

https://blog.collegevine.com/scholarships-for-women-in-stem/

"Believe in yourself. Be confident and do not let go of your dreams." --- Dr GC Anupama, the first woman president of the Astronomical Society of India (ASI) and dean of the prestigious Indian Institute of Astrophysics in Bengaluru https://weather.com//2021-02-11-in-conversation-with-dr-gc

In honor of Black History Month, we highlight 28 African American scientists and engineers who made important contributions to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). There are many, many scientists who could be included on this list! The list is just a sampling of noted scientists through history. https://www.sciencebuddies.org//black-history-month-scient

Today we are proud to share the work of our mentee Jaina G from the MAGIC Final Presentation event at The Milpitas School District, Milpitas, CA in May 2020. Jaina G was mentored by Michelle D. Jaina merged her two interests, Psychology and Programming, into one to create her "Project P Squared" which evolved into three sections including a cool website, a presentation about the branches of psychology, and flashcards on the 10 most common dreams. Wow! Not bad for a rising 8t...h grader on the move. Congratulations to Jaina and Michelle! Outstanding job! View Jaina’s and Michelle’s interview here: https://youtu.be/MB8rxVqqhAc View Jaina’s presentation here: https://youtu.be/zUtplVh5LVc

MAGIC is a nonprofit that aims to expose middle and high school girls to the MAGIC of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). MAGIC provides 1-1 mentoring, pairing the girls with women who have successful careers in STEM. With the guidance of their mentors, MAGIC girls develop projects of their own choosing and are given a judgment free learning space to experiment, make mistakes and gain confidence. Learn more at getmagic.org and reach out to the team at [email protected] https://medium.com//magic-mentor-interview-series-mentorin

Today we are proud to share the work of our mentee Anshika S from the MAGIC Final Presentation event at The Milpitas School District, Milpitas, CA in May 2020. Anshika was mentored by Uma M. When asked what the most exciting part of her MAGIC experience was, Anshika said it was the small victories along the path and each time I got something right that was one of my biggest achievements. We look forward to watching your victorious journey, Anshika. You are amazing. View An...shika’s presentation here: https://youtu.be/Pp5I4O5z4p8 View Anshika’s interview here: https://youtu.be/q1K-ciXDoGU

Scientists praise US president’s selection of the bioethics and social inequality specialist to help lead the Office of Science and Technology Policy. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-00159-z

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Today we are proud to share the work of our mentee Giselle A from the MAGIC Final Presentation event at The Girls’ Middle School in Palo Alto, CA in May 2020. Giselle was an 11th grader at Mountain View High School, and is a GMS Alum. Giselle was mentored by Melissa F Giselle Gigi developed an innovative and creative website called Gigi’s Help to teach students how to navigate their homework and research along with techniques on how to deal with stress along the way! Amaz...ing and inspiring project and great ideas for everybody. Congratulations to Giselle and Melissa! View Giselle’s and Melissa’s interview here: https://youtu.be/5OFFfKDvdY8 View Giselle’s presentation here: https://youtu.be/jpy2fNyXy5I

Women who inspire: 5 must-know leaders in medicine, science and tech https://www.nbcnews.com//women-who-inspire-5-must-know-lea

Today we are proud to share the work of our mentee Siana K from the MAGIC Final Presentation event at The Girls’ Middle School in Palo Alto, CA in May 2020. Siana was mentored by Juhi B. Siana followed her passion for learning new ways to code to create an app called Witness the Fitness helping people toward improved wellness and health. Outstanding job by Siana and Juhi. Congratulations! View Siana’s interview here:... https://youtu.be/W0fp3zYKEn0 View Siana’s presentation here: https://youtu.be/GZXeyxnIf3I

https://www.sciencemag.org//three-trouble-spots-facing-wom Many of the problems discussed aren’t newin fact, they’ve been voiced for decadesbut that doesn’t mean solutions will elude us. It is only with continued work and awareness that we will progress toward equality.

Today we are proud to share the work of our mentee Lea K from the MAGIC Final Presentation event at The Girls’ Middle School in Palo Alto, CA in May 2020. Lea was mentored by Anne Z. If you want to see an inspiring 7th grader push herself to improve her coding skills and leverage her creativity, watch Lea present her game called Starship Sniper. Outstanding job by Lea and her mentor, Anne. Congratulations! View Lea’s and Anne’s interview here:... https://youtu.be/mIwtavb4QtY View Lea’s presentation here: https://youtu.be/trHVhumRFYk

The world is home to more than 1.1 billion girls under age 18, who are poised to become the largest generation of female leaders, entrepreneurs and change-makers the world has ever seen. https://www.un.org/en/observances/girl-child-day

https://apnews.com//nobel-prizes-chemistry-archive-stockho

https://www.washingtonpost.com//2020/10/06/nobel-prize-ph/

Today we are proud to share the work of our mentee Inari G from the MAGIC Final Presentation event at The Girls’ Middle School in Palo Alto, CA in May 2020. Inari was mentored by Smriti P. An inspiring 6th grader, Inari merged her creativity and desire to improve her coding skills to create a mobile app called Fandomly as a way for people to bond over similar interests. Congratulations to Inari and Smriti for an amazing job on a highly creative and useful project! View Inari...’s and Smriti’s interview here: https://youtu.be/PwtPuvzMvcA View Inari’s presentation here: https://youtu.be/kdmH1_Upoeg

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Today we are proud to share the work of our mentee Chloe F from the MAGIC Final Presentation event at The Girls’ Middle School in Palo Alto, CA in May 2020. Chloe was mentored by Dhana S. Chloe leveraged her creativity and desire to learn coding to create a game and for extra credit she also developed a To-Do List application. Not bad for a talented and super smart 6th grader! Congratulations to both Chloe and Dhana for a job well done! View Chloe’s and Dhana’s interview he...re: https://youtu.be/FsHfVbzOPmo View Chloe’s presentation here: https://youtu.be/18-gS1XULe4

Giving greater visibility to women who are paving the way for others is essential to making the workplace more diverse and inclusive. https://yhoo.it/2EzBtjN