STEM education has been a priority for K-12 educators, but it was limited to things like algebra and computer science for a long time. Accounting has finally been added to the curriculum, and that’s a big deal for girls and women. We’re finally giving our girls the preparation they need for a financially successful (and safe) future!
In this photo, Jerelyn Rodriguez speaks at the Engaging Women and Girls in STEM through Data Science event in 2016 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Jerelyn is Co-Founder and CEO of The Knowledge House, a non-profit that engages youth and young adults in technology in the South Bronx. Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)
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