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A Lesson In Making Math Cool For Girls

from National Public Radio
November 5, 2012

Women make up nearly half of the college-educated workforce, but hold less than a quarter of STEM jobs — as in jobs that involve science, technology, engineering and math. Actress turned mathematician Danica McKellar wants to turn those numbers around. She speaks to host Michel Martin about her latest math book for young girls, Girls Get Curves.

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  • Tell Me More, November 5, 2012
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