Girls With Dreams

A high school junior with a passion for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), Natasha Ravinand has dedicated most of her teen life to closing the gender gap in tech. In her new book, Girls With Dreams: Inspiring Girls to Code and Create in the New Generation, she analyzes societal biases that widen the gender gap in the sciences, obstacles in the way of systemic change, and solutions for a better and more inclusive tomorrow. Compiled with personal anecdotes, extensive research, and interviews from top level CEOs, product managers, and engineers, one question is asked: why aren’t more girls pursuing technology?​  In a time when young adults are speaking out more and standing up for what they believe, Natasha speaks to the current state of girls in tech and highlights key facts and solutions such as:

·       Middle grade and high school years see the highest drop-off for girls to lose interest in technology.

·       The consensus in the STEM community is that, during this time, young women are first introduced to male competition and the “bro culture” – a less-than inclusive environment that discourages them and turns them away.

·       Acknowledging the gender biases of the status quo clearly and distinctly, rather than accepting them as the norm.

·       By making young women aware of the prejudice surrounding them, a cooperative, inclusive environment to reach solutions can be created. Because of this, she believes that it can encourage thousands of girls to join tech once more.