In this remarkable new series ‘Stephen Hawking’s Grand Design’ the world’s most famous physicist attempts to unravel the truths behind humanity’s most enduring questions: Did God create the universe? What is the meaning of life? Why does the universe exist? Unfolding his personal, compelling vision of the universe, the eminent British cosmologist evaluates a variety of intricate ideas, from ‘Intelligent Design’ to the impact the search for the Higgs Boson particle at CERN could have on our understanding of the cosmos. Drawing on more than 40 years of his own research and a recent series of observations and theoretical breakthroughs, Hawking presents his original and controversial theories, applying current scientific understanding to these complex concepts. Combining cutting edge visuals with this witty and incisive world view, discover how physics and cosmology are being used to tackle ideas that philosophers have struggled with for thousands of years.

Thursday, July 25, 2013
7:00 PM
Regal Cinemas Gallery Place Stadium 14 Movie Theater
701 7th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20001

Advance tickets purchase required so please buy it now via the below link: https://gathr.us/screening/reserve/4273


Call for Mentor Applications.
Deadline: Monday, July 15, 2013

The New York Academy of Sciences, in partnership with the U.S. Department of State and a consortium of over 30 U.S. women's colleges, has launched the 2nd year of the NeXXt Scholars Program. This Program aims to engage and advance American women and women from countries with predominantly Muslim populations to pursue undergraduate degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) academic fields. In order to accomplish this goal, the Academy will provide partnership, mentorship, and networking support for these scholars, by way of a STEM Fellow. Female STEM professionals, graduate-level students, and postdocs are encouraged to apply, who have a desire to help the next generation of women break into STEM-related fields.

Published on Apr 23, 2013
Dreams: Un-deferred is a documentary about young women and their dreams. The film explores girl's aspirations, their struggle to pursue them and the promise and hope for young women pursuing their dreams.

Maymunah Stroud
Maymunah Stroud 18 years old member and youth mentor at the Whitefoord Computer Clubhouse. She is a avid reader and passionate writer who enjoys telling compelling stories. At 13 years old she discovered the art of filmmaking. Being able to tell stories in a way that is imaginative, visual and inventive in important to her work. One day she hopes to leave behind a legacy of films that inspire, enlighten, and move a generation.

Adobe Youth Voices (AYV) Aspire Awards, annual competition inviting youth around the world to creatively express their vision for driving change in local communities.

Beginning today through June 8, finalist entries will be show cased on our Aspire Awards website . We encourage you – our community members and supporters – to get involved by helping to select our Audience Award winners. You can cast your vote by viewing, commenting on, sharing, “liking,” tweeting, and retweeting your favorite entries.

Empowered women make nations strong

Editor's note: Melinda Gates is co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. This article was published as part of Gates' participation in Women Deliver, an international conference held this week in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, focusing on the health and empowerment of girls and women.

Kakenya Ntaiya: A girl who demanded school. A video from youtube's collection at TEDtalksDirector

Watch how thru education, women are joining a traditionally male-dominated maritime field globally

— The International Maritime Organization -- is the UN specialized agency devoted exclusively to maritime matters. IMOHQ (@IMOHQ) April 2013

Thunderclap

WHAT IS THUNDERCLAP?
Thunderclap is the first crowd-speaking platform that helps people be heard by saying something together.

HOW DOES IT WORK?
If enough people support it, Thunderclap will blast out a timed Facebook Post or Tweet from all your supporters, creating a wave of attention.

WHO'S USING IT?
From passionate individuals with a message to share, to organizations such as The White House, Levi's and the United Nations.

2013 UN Live WebTV - ECOSOC Youth Forum