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Altering the Vision of Who Can Succeed in Computing

It’s been exciting following the Twitter Chats and other social media buzz surrounding ‘Computer Science Education Week’ and ‘Hour of…

Dec 7, 2018

Altering the Vision of Who Can Succeed in Computing

Dec 7, 2018

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Giving Thanks to Career Influencers

When you think about career choice, there are many influencing factors that might pop into your mind like interests, lived experiences…

Nov 20, 2018

Giving Thanks to Career Influencers

Nov 20, 2018

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Teen Girl Gamers 3X More Likely to Pursue STEM

In a recent conversation with a computer science education researcher, I was repeatedly quizzed about my personal inspiration for entering…

Oct 23, 2018

Teen Girl Gamers 3X More Likely to Pursue STEM

Oct 23, 2018

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When I Get Better At Math I’d Like To Be Just Like Her

Last month we launched a public service campaign with the support of our amazing students. With Couragion, students share self-reflection…

Oct 4, 2018

When I Get Better At Math I’d Like To Be Just Like Her

Oct 4, 2018

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Role Models Matter #SheCanSTEM

I was thrilled to see the new “She Can STEM” campaign put together by the Ad Council in collaboration with General Electric, Google, IBM…

Sep 13, 2018

Role Models Matter #SheCanSTEM

Sep 13, 2018

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A Task-Based Approach to Prepare Students for the Future of Work

When a friend and colleague recently told me about the book she was reading “The Future of Professions: How Technology Will Transform the…

Aug 7, 2018

A Task-Based Approach to Prepare Students for the Future of Work

Aug 7, 2018

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Agile Skills for Tomorrow’s Technology-Fueled Workforce

My first exposure to SCRUM and the Agile Manifesto was when I worked at Sun Microsystems and the engineering organization I led decided to…

Jul 20, 2018

Agile Skills for Tomorrow’s Technology-Fueled Workforce

Jul 20, 2018

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Couragion Computer Science Challenges Show Real World Context

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of serving as a ‘luminary’ at a Women in Tech event. I was thrilled to find out that the table I was…

Jul 6, 2018

Couragion Computer Science Challenges Show Real World Context

Jul 6, 2018

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The SCRIPT, The User, & The Equalizer

I spent the week before Memorial Day Weekend at the Infosys Foundation CrossRoads 2018 Conference. The convening brought together over 300…

Jun 6, 2018

The SCRIPT, The User, & The Equalizer

Jun 6, 2018

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STEMpath: Creating Computer Science Educator Capacity

Every week there’s more news about computer science (CS) education in K-12 classrooms. Some states are requiring that every district and…

May 2, 2018

May 2, 2018

Melissa Risteff

Melissa Risteff

STEM Education Activator, Maximizer, & Advocate; Lover of Technology, Travel, Hiking, Pilates, & Food; CEO & Co-Founder @Couragion

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