Expectations of Brilliance
In 2017, Boundless Brilliance was founded on a simple, powerful idea: STEM is for everyone. As we work with young students, we aim to assist them in recognizing their own brilliance, because we believe that there is no such thing as a “genius,” and that the difference in outcomes that we see is due to inequitable access to resources.
That is why we wanted to share this article, Expectations of Brilliance Underlie Gender Distributions Across Academic Disciplines, published by collaborating researchers and psychologists. This article describes how beliefs in innate abilities based on gender or race impact the STEM workforce.
Here is an excerpt from the article:
"We hypothesize that, across the academic spectrum, women are underrepresented in fields whose practitioners believe that raw, innate talent is the main requirement for success, because women are stereotyped as not possessing such talent. This hypothesis extends to African Americans' underrepresentation as well, as this group is subject to similar stereotypes."
Scholarship Opportunity
Silberman & Lam LLP is offering a scholarship to the community! This scholarship is open to undergraduate, graduate, law school students, and incoming college students at an accredited institution in the United States. This $1,000 Rise Above Scholarship is an excellent opportunity for students who need financial assistance! The deadline to apply is December 1st 2022, and five students will be selected. Visit their scholarship page to learn more.
Socal WOmen’s LEadership Summit
On November 4th, Women in Technology Hollywood (WiTH) is hosting the SoCal Women’s Leadership Summit. Boundless Brilliance Alumna and current Board Member Hailey Lister will be speaking on the “Lasting Impact: Empowering the WiTH Community” panel.
The summit can be attended in-person or virtually.
To Register
IN-PERSON: www.eventbrite.com/e/367716759727/?discount=WiTHCOMMITTEE
VIRTUAL: www.eventbrite.com/e/367716759727/?discount=WITHVIRT2
start the giving season early
We have partnered with Minted this holiday season, and we are excited to announce that they are offering a 20% discount on their unique stationary and custom gifts to supporters of Boundless Brilliance.
Shop here: https://www.minted.com
Use code: FUNDRAISEBOUNDLESS at checkout.
Minted will also donate 15% of the proceeds from all purchases made in support of Boundless Brilliance to our organization.
Don’t wait! With an offer this great, you can get a jump start on your holiday gift-giving.
Andrei Cimpian
“It's an uncomfortable thought, but our society still sees genius as a male trait. This means that many young women are still not seen as smart enough for ‘genius fields’ such as those in STEM. This is why organizations like Boundless Brilliance are essential: By addressing gender stereotypes early in development, Boundless Brilliance makes it easier for girls to imagine a future in STEM and to persist even when others put up obstacles in their way.”
Serina Hartwell
“To be quietly brilliant is to give to the world.”
Lauryn Hill
"In my travels all over the world, I have come to realize that what distinguishes one child from another is not ability, but access. Access to education, access to opportunity, access to love."
