Flying Dragonfly

Christine Goforth is an entomologist, educator, and science advocate based in Raleigh, North Carolina. She works as the head of citizen science for the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and holds a degree in both biology and entomology. Goforth researches dragonflies and engages the public in hands-on science experiences! On any given day, you …

Guest Blog Courtesy of EcoTarium – Supercool H2O Science

Happy winter, scientists! Temperatures outside are definitely dropping, and when it reaches 32 degrees Fahrenheit, liquid water is sure to freeze solid, right? Well...not always. Join us in honoring the cold weather with a fun demo that’s sure to topple everything you thought you knew about ice! https://girlstart.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/3_ecotarium.mp4

DIY Stethoscope

Jennifer Mieres is a board-certified nuclear cardiologist, an award-winning professor of cardiology, and an author. Internationally recognized as a leading advocate for women’s heart health and diversity in healthcare, Dr. Mieres’s passion is to educate and empower women to take charge of their heart health. For more than two decades, her efforts have been focused …

Cookie Mining

Kate McCarthy is a Senior Geologist at Golder and Professional Geologist in Texas. She always knew she wanted to be a scientist and discovered geology in college. In fact, Kate has been working in the environmental field for her entire career! An understanding of geology is critical to predicting how contaminants will move in the …