Netted | Tools for coding - from CEO of Girls Who Code

We're back with Netted Guest Stars, our monthly series featuring tools picked by top tech influencers, industry titans, famous cyborgs, etc.

This month, with 5 awesome tools for getting more girls involved in technology, is the Founder and CEO of Girls Who Code, Reshma Saujani.

Girls Who Code's mission is to close the gender gap in tech. Check out Reshma’s picks, in her own words, for 5 apps, sites, and games that encourage girls to engage in the STEM fields.

Debbie Sterling is one of my favorite Girls Who Code role models and GoldieBlox is just genius. GoldieBlox completely disrupted the pink aisle and created role models for young girls to explore STEM concepts through cool, interesting, and smart characters.

Alice Brooks and Bettina Chen saw girls’ toys lagging behind in the development of spatial skills, hands-on problem solving skills, and confidence with technology. Roominate brings a unique blend of building, circuits, design, crafts, storytelling, and creativity that teaches kids while they play.

Vidcode is a video coding platform, designed with girls in mind, that is not only self-expressive, but it’s also paired with a hobby girls love—creating and sharing videos.

I am so inspired by our girls and the projects they create in our programs. GapJumper is one of those projects that really hits home why it’s so important that the people who are using our products are building our products. Gap Jumper is a game that illustrates the wage gap between the genders and different ethnicities. Warning: It’s pretty addicting!

We know role models are hugely important in getting teen girls interested in coding and tech. Our blog features interviews with our alumni and engineers working in the field in hopes of inspiring the next generation of female technologists.