TechCrunch reported today that GoldieBlox, the startup that created “GoldieBlox and the Spinning Machine," a girl-oriented alternative to LEGO, has struck its first nationwide distribution deal with Toys ‘R’ Us. Responding on twitter, the Harvard GSD (@HarvardGSDExecED) asked its followers: could GoldieBlox be one of the answers to encouraging women to enter the architecture and engineering professions? The response from Tabitha Ponte (@tcpg) became an interesting exchange - check it out, after the break...
GoldieBlox - Encouraging young girls to become engineers... and maybe architects too? http://t.co/UeMezxFSd5 What do you think?
— Harvard GSD Exec Ed (@HarvardGSDExEd) July 3, 2013
@HarvardGSDExEd I think @goldieblox is one of the best things to happen to #STEM #Edu on this decade. Hands down. @ArchDaily @loyalelectron
— Tabitha Ponte (@tcpg) July 3, 2013
@HarvardGSDExEd my Grad degree is #Engineering, & there is so much opportunity. Not enough #women. @goldieblox @ArchDaily @loyalelectron
— Tabitha Ponte (@tcpg) July 3, 2013
@tcpg @goldieblox @loyalelectron We agree! According to @ArchDaily, women in arch is on the decline http://t.co/sfJSeH5Lip
— Harvard GSD Exec Ed (@HarvardGSDExEd) July 3, 2013
@HarvardGSDExEd oh, yeah. If someone knows that well it's me (I'm technically on that infographic-@WIAfund)... heh! @goldieblox @ArchDaily
— Tabitha Ponte (@tcpg) July 3, 2013
What do you think? Are initiatives like GoldieBlox, which encourage girls to enjoy engineering early on, important for improving gender inclusion in the A&E professions? Let us know in the comments below!
