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Work in Progress- Panel reading essay
How often have we been told that our progress, our economy, and our future require the innovation and technology of applied math and science? How desperately are students recruited to these science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields, collectively called “STEM” … Continue reading
The World of Dance Competitions
Spring is officially dance competition season. It’s a time of long rehearsals, sparkles, hairspray, and, sometimes, drama. Of course, the nature of the competition is stressful. Dancers can compete in large or small groups, duets, or solos. Rehearsal times are … Continue reading
Persuasion/Advocacy Thoughts
I would really like to continue my topic of women’s under-representation in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields for my persuasion paper. There are a lot of facts and studies that I would incorporate into the paper show the … Continue reading
Ice Dancing
There are lots of exciting sports in the winter Olympics. Though I did not get to watch much of them being at school this year, ice skating has always been one of my favorites. Perhaps because it is very similar … Continue reading
Women in STEM: The Pay Gap
Driving Question: In the workforce, how do salaries compare between men and women of equal job stature? What incentives are there for women to pursue jobs in STEM fields? It is baffling that more than fifty years have passed since … Continue reading
Tap Time
Tapping is exciting and engaging. The dancers double as the musical instruments! Shoes have aluminum metal taps on the ball and heel of the shoes to give them a sound quality every time the dancer steps or does a step. … Continue reading
So You Think You Can Dance
“So you think you can Dance” is a popular TV show on Fox that searches for “America’s favorite dancer.” I love the show; I like to get to know the dancers and hear their stories about what inspires them to … Continue reading
This I Believe: Work in Progress
I like where my “This I Believe” essay is at right now, though there are still some final edits I need to make. When I first drafted the talk it was about 100 words too long, so I removed an … Continue reading
Gender Stereotypes Affect Women in STEM
Driving Question: To what extent do gender stereotypes play a role in the low percentage of women in STEM fields? “Math class is tough! Party Dresses are fun. Do you have a crush on anyone? Math class is tough!” Believe … Continue reading
The Language of the Soul
“Dance is the hidden language of the soul.” – Martha Graham There are many different styles of dance. From show-style jazz like the Rockettes do, salsa and Latin ballroom, contemporary and modern, and classical ballet, Martha Graham’s statement applies to … Continue reading