Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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National S.T.E.M./S.T.E.A.M. Day
Full S.T.E.A.M. ahead! November 8 is a day meant to inspire kids to explore and pursue their interests in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Inspired by the Project Mc² brand, created by MGA Entertainment, the S.T.E.A.M.- based franchise features four super smart girls who are part of a super-secret spy organization called NOV8 (that’s “innovate”).…
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Job Action Day
Attention, workers of the world! The first Monday in November is Job Action Day, a day to recognize and empower those who dream of having a job they love. And we don’t mean just any job—we mean the kind of job where, as the old saying goes, you never work a day in your life.…
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AirForce Civilian Service
Without question or debate our United States Air Force is the mightiest the world has ever seen. It is admired and respected by friend and foe alike and we’re committed to keeping it that way. We are the 180,000 civilians who support and sustain the Air Force with our talent and our dedication—a dedication to…
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Girl Scout Founder’s Day: Juliette Gordon Low
A Brief Biography In 1912, Juliette Gordon Low (1860–1927) founded Girl Scouts of the USA, an organization that today serves millions of girl members and alumnae, and reflects the arc of her remarkable life. An ardent believer in the potential of all girls and the importance of fostering their individual growth, character, and self-sufficiency, Juliette…
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How millennials are solving the workplace diversity problem
Chances are you’ve heard the phrase “diversity in the workplace.” In recent years, this phrase, and what it entails, has become increasingly important. And millennials — generally considered anyone born between 1981 and 1996 — are a big reason for it. The 2018 Deloitte Millennial Survey suggests that this generation, which is expected to make…
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International Day Of The Girl 2018: Facts, Quotes To Empower Young Women
Oct. 11 was declared International Day Of The Girl by a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on Dec. 19, 2011, which recognized the violation of rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world. The theme of this year’s International Day Of The Girl was “With Her: A Skilled GirlForce.” “On…
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Working the Polls
A few years ago, a friend posted on Facebook that she would be working for the county elections office and that they needed just one more person to work on election day at the local vote center. Being the “helper” person that I am, I contacted her and said, “I’ll do it!” Little did I…
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My 6-Year-Old Thinks My Disability Is Boring
By Chloé Cooper Jones I never liked children. This was most true when I was a child myself and was subjected to my peers’ constant curiosity about my body. Being stared at is my oldest, most familiar feeling. I have a rare congenital condition called sacral agenesis, which limits the growth of the lower half…
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Partnership to Increase the Diversity of the STEM Workforce
OHUB Announces Historic Partnership With the ActOne Group to Increase the Diversity of the STEM Workforce New partnership will connect thousands of diverse students and professionals with in-demand STEM jobs through ActOne Group’s AllStem staffing and OHUB’s nationwide network of diverse applicants. LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 Today, Opportunity Hub (OHUB) and ActOne Group announced…
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Deaf Awareness Month
The purpose of Deaf Awareness Month is to increase public awareness of deaf issues, people, and culture. Activities and events throughout Deaf Awareness Weeks encourage individuals to come together as a community for both educational events and celebrations. History The first International Day of the Deaf was first celebrated by the World Federation of the…
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