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Date: Friday, August 8, 2014 12:57:42 PM
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Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] LabCandy making PPE and science fun for girls
Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2014 12:34:20 -0700
Author: Vivian L. Longacre

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From: Michele Crase <mcrase**At_Symbol_Here**NIU.EDU>
Subject: [DCHAS-L] LabCandy making PPE and science fun for girls
Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2014 14:04:34 -0500
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I appreciate what they are trying to do to help "sell science" to girls. 
 
But we also need to change the way educators treat young girls when they enroll in the science courses. That is where many girls get turned off. It is not about the bling but the belonging.
Michele

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Northern Illinois University
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