EP#12 - TECH FOR TOMORROW: INTECH FOUNDATION EMPOWERING GIRLS IN STEM with Jerika Simone

In this episode, I talk about Tech for Tomorrow: INTech Foundation Empowering Girls in STEM.Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Jerika Simone:What inspired the founding of INTech Foundation, and how has its mission evolved over time?How does INTech Foundation identify and support young girls in STEM?Can you share some success stories from the girls who have participated in your programs?What challenges have you faced in increasing diversity and access to STEM for young girls, and how do you overcome them?How can we collectively empower the next generation of girls to embrace STEM careers and leadership?Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Empowering Girls in STEM:The importance of early exposure to STEM concepts for young girlsINTech Foundation’s initiatives to build confidence, skills, and leadership in STEM fieldsThe role of mentorship and community in empowering the next generation of female tech leadersThe future of girls in STEM and how we can help them navigate the ever-evolving tech landscapeAbout the Host: Tiffani TeacheyTiffani Teachey is a Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) advocate, TEDx international speaker, and international best-selling author of the children’s book “What Can I Be? STEM Careers from A to Z,” the STEM Crew Kids Adventures series, and three empowerment books. She is the host of the Read It Right Radio Show on WDRBmedia. Tiffani owns Thrive Edge Publishing and is the owner/publishing consultant of Inspired Authors Publishing. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Engineering Management, both from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is a Leadership Studies Ph.D. student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.As an engineer with over 19 years of experience, Tiffani is passionate about inspiring the next generation to engage in STEM careers. She was born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and enjoys traveling and being a youth mentor. For more about Tiffani, visit her website at www.TiffaniTeachey.com. Check out the free STEM gift—the 10 STEM Scholarships & Organizations e-book—at www.stemistheway.com.