The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

Addy Timmins works on the computer at BIF on September 14, 2015 as part of the MakerGirl program.

Printing tomorrow's change-makers in STEM: MakerGirl prepares for cross-county trip

By Robin Dean March 15, 2016

MakerGirl is a student-run organization that hopes to inspire young girls to enter STEM-related fields. This summer, the organization will take 3-D printers on wheels and travel to rural communities in hopes to continue this inspiration. 

Winnie Yang, Julia Haried, Sophie Li, Elizabeth Engele, Sona Kaul and Caitlyn Deegan, members of the MakerGirl team, pose for a photograph in the Illinois MakerLab.

Inspiring female amibition in STEM through MakerGirl

By Robin Dean March 10, 2015

Last year, two University students created MakerGirl, a project that inspires young girls to pursue careers in the STEM fields. 

Manu Edakara, Associate Director of Entrepreneurial Communities for the Gies College of Business, speaks about his personal experiences as the leader of iVenture Accelerator at the BIF atrium on Monday. He earned the Forbes 30 Under 30 honor.

Leader of iVenture Accelerator lands spot on Forbes 2020 30 Under 30

By Ethan Simmons, Senior Reporter December 12, 2019

Manu Edakara is the associate director of Entrepreneurial Communities for the Gies College of Business and leader of its iVenture Accelerator, a resource...

Kendall Furbee speaks at the Engineers for Social Justice Scholars Pecha Kucha event. Research done by Sarah Clifton, assistant professor in LAS, points to general increases in the number of women in STEM in recent years but the proportion of women compared to men was found to be lower.

Model predicts gender parity in workplace

By Eunice Alpasan, Staff writer April 1, 2019

Certain patterns regarding women in STEM fields sparked interest in research assistant professor Sara Clifton from the Department of Mathematics. “The...

Premika Pandian, left, and Kendall Furbee, right, stand in front of their presentation at the Cozad New Venture Competition at the University in April. Their start-up, Cut to the Case, received a prize of $5,000 for Social Innovation at the competition with their creation of an online platform that would crowd-source crime reports to increase campus safety.

Student entrepreneurs combat sexual assault

By Vishesh Anand, Staff Writer November 15, 2018

While traversing the country from California to Vermont in a trailer loaded with 3D printers and laptops, Kendall Furbee, junior in Engineering, and Premika...

Expanding nonprofit makes strides to inspire young girls

Expanding nonprofit makes strides to inspire young girls

By Megan Bradley, Staff Writer September 6, 2018

MakerGirl, a University-based nonprofit, is taking steps to educate 10,000 girls in the next five years. MakerGirl was founded in 2014 by Elizabeth Engele...

Armory Innovation Spaces reimagine the classroom experience

By Vivienne Henning, Assistant news editor September 7, 2017

Glass-paneled walls, connectable screens and movable furniture are premiering in renovated classrooms at the Armory this semester. The Center for Innovation...

Kalina Borkiewicz, an engineer at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications, having conversation with students during the TEDxUIUC Salon: Women in STEM on Monday night, Dec.1st.

TedxUIUC showcases growth of women in STEM related fields

By Jessica Bursztynsky, Staff Writer December 5, 2016

TEDxUIUC, a local chapter of the national conference, hosted its first salon, a scaled-down event in the Illini Union. Organizers hosted the Dec. 1 salon...

Students busy at work for the Illinois Summer Entrepreneurship Fellowship at Research Park on Wednesday, June 24, 2015.

University launches Entrepreneurship at Illinois iVenture Accelerator

By Christopher Reinhart June 28, 2015

This year, the University introduced the Entrepreneurship at Illinois iVenture Accelerator, an opportunity for 36 students in 13 groups to work on their own startup companies.

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