Computer Engineer Barbie = Awesome!

Even though I’m not really a fan of Barbie or hot pink I still love Barbie’s new career.  I’m not really worried girls like me won’t become engineers.  I’m worried about the girls who are chasing cool, think that boys won’t like them if they can outsmart them, or any number of limiting beliefs.  Maybe computer engineer Barbie will reach some of these girls with her hip hot pink laptop or trendy bits t-shirt.

We need more engineers in the US, especially women!  That is why there has been such a focus on improve education in science, technology, engineering and math, aka STEM fields.  Title IX isn’t really about sports, FYI.  Thats why SWE (Society of Women Engineers) has moved into the public policy arena and has rapidly established their place as the STEM gender equity power broker at the federal level.

Check out the article in the New York Times’ Technology Blog: Barbie’s Next Career? Computer Engineer.