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Reverse Engineering - Deconstructing the 1.9% Mythos | Jazlyn Carvajal | TEDxNJIT

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Channel: TEDx Talks · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism

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The disproportionate number between men and women in STEM professions is alarming, and Jazlyn Carvajal shares her blueprint for us to move towards a society wherein those numbers mirror our national demographics.  Being better prepared, believing in self, prescribing to a growth mindset approach, becoming a mentor, respecting your colleagues and listening to the ideas presented by women are all things we can do individually to collectively alter the landscape.  Deconstructing antiquated ideologies requires everyone's participation.    Stay On Your Daily’s Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Ms. Carvajal first gained notoriety for completing the award-winning $178 million, 375,000 square feet Union City High School with rooftop stadium. Ms. Carvajal is also the co-founder for The Latinas in STEM foundation, a national non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire and empower Latinas to pursue and thrive in STEM related fields. Ms. Carvajal received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and is President-Emeritus of the MIT Club of Northern New Jersey.  In 2018, Ms. Carvajal was a featured speaker at both the M.I.T. Women’s Unconference and Ingeniosas Science and Technology For All Conference in Chile.  In 2014, she was the recipient of the Union City Puerto Rican Woman of the Year Award. Ms. Carvajal served as Co-Chair to New Jersey Governor, Phil Murphy's Transition Committee on Government Technology and Innovation.  By her own account, Ms. Carvajal is just getting started. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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