Unlocking Your Brilliance: Smart Strategies for Women to Thrive in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
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| Rating | : | 4.52 (976 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1608323765 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 170 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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She is actively involved in the Reno Tahoe Entrepreneurs' Organization and has held numerous officer positions. She also won a 2012 Reno Gazette-Journal Entrepreneur of the Year Award. About the Author Karen Purcell, P.E., is a dynamic engineer, entrepreneur, and author focused on helping women create meaningful futures in the STEM fields. Her nonprofit organization, STEMspire, was founded to support that mission. Karen is an avid marathon runner, Girl Scout troop leader, and volunteer with Big Brothers, Big Sisters. . As the founder and president of PK Electrical, she draws on her experience to inspire young women to enter the STEM fields with confidence. She lives in Reno, Nevada, with her husband and two da
As the founder and president of PK Electrical, she draws on her experience to inspire young women to enter the STEM fields with confidence. She is actively involved in the Reno Tahoe Entrepreneurs' Organization and has held numerous officer positions. Karen Purcell, P.E., is a dynamic engineer, entrepreneur, and author focused on helping women create meaningful futu
Reminder for parents, even of young ones to be open on "gender" roles I went to an engineering college but went there not knowing what an engineer "does" - i studied technical communications and social sciences. As a parent of two young children (boy and girl) I really feel it is important to not pigeon hole children into gender-specific roles. It happens SOOO young. My daughter can be an engineer (like her father) or a beautician or a mechanic. My son could be any of those as well! When we talk to children about life, we shouldn't assume that a girl "c. Short and simple She didn't go as in depth about the issues as I was hoping, and it seemed more bibliographical than inspirational. I think it was probably more geared to middle school/grade school girls than women already in college perusing a STEM field. Was a little disappointed, but would recommend to younger women.. Excellent professional and personal advice Purcell mixes personal anecdotes with statistics and observations by other successful women in STEM careers, creating an accessible and useful text.
Through her story and stories from women in other fields, she explores the hurdles women in the male-dominated STEM world must overcome and offers pragmatic strategies for moving beyond them. Lack of exposure was the first hurdle that Karen would face on her path to success as an engineer and entrepreneur, but it certainly wouldn t be the last. Finally, in her senior year, when she was frantically trying to decide on a college and course of study, her physics teacher commented that she should consider engineering. Part inspiration, part strategic career advice, Unlocking Your Brilliance can help you pursue your passions and leverage your talents to create the professional and