Women in Science: Sounds of Progress

The Sounds of Progress is a series of radio stories that highlight the changing role of girls and women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The series consists of two parts:

Part I:

Eight long-form radio stories, examining groundbreaking research and the implementation of research-based practices throughout the U.S. designed to increase the participation of young girls and women in STEM education and careers.

Part II:

Twenty-six two-minute radio modules about fascinating women throughout history who were pioneers in STEM fields. Part II also includes stories researched and recorded by middle school-age girls about their favorite women in STEM.

Some of stories in the The Sounds of Progress series are now available for listening online. Please check back regularly for each story in the series. The Sounds of Progress free CD-set will be available in summer 2008, while supplies last. Please complete the feedback form to be added to the list to receive a free CD-set.

The Sounds of Progress was made possible by support from the National Science Foundation under grant number HRD-0631603. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and the people or subjects covered in each radio segment featured and do not necessarily reflect those of the National Science Foundation.