Karen gained optimism on Autism through Facebook
Millennials have a seemingly passive relationship to social media because we have not quite experienced the joy of connection in the same way Baby Boomers have. Most of us do not know the joy of connecting with someone that we lost touch with 20+ years ago. I saw a glimpse of this joy first-hand when […]
Facebook has been an effective outlet of support in Michelle’s life
Society has a tendency to view the elderly generation as technology-challenged adults who frequently view the Internet and technological innovation in a negative light. I am not an exception to this stereotyping rule, but I choose to challenge this perspective. I explored this generational discrepancy with Michelle, a 56-year-old woman from Houston, Texas.
Nadine shares Good & Bad times with her Facebook Family
For some learning how to use technology such as Facebook comes easy even if they did not grow up with it. They had to learn through trial and error how it worked. Nadine is one of those people. She is a 63 year old woman that learned how to use a computer late in life […]
Alvasa connects with her Grand Children on Facebook
The generational gap between Baby Boomers and Millennials may not seem that significant, but in reality, it is. Relationships with grandparents have changed over the years due to technology, and for some, it is not in the best way. I interviewed Alvasa on Friday, July 22nd, 2016. She uses Facebook at the bare minimum level.
Becky connected with old High School friends on Facebook
As the baby boomers get younger they get more in tune with technology. Today we learn that Becky, age 52, knows the ins and outs of Facebook. She uses it for basically the same reasons but she also has the added benefit of having a young daughter to help her learn. Becky has relatives all […]
The success and divisiveness of the most popular mobile games might have to do with age.
Even before it was first released in early July, the hype surrounding Pokémon GO was borderline fanatical. A mere three weeks later, the augmented reality game has firmly established itself as a cultural phenomenon. Strongly marketed as a way to bring the beloved Pokémon franchise to the real world, Pokémon GO tracks players’ movements via […]
Julie Bade, Young Eco-Enthusiast Advocates for Improved Environment
April, 20 year old Julie Bade embarked on a journey halfway around the world in an effort to explore some of the most diverse and captivating cultures located in Southern Asia.Bade said she has always been fascinated with Asia however India’s diverse history and unique culture intrigued her most. “There are many different landscapes, geologically […]
Motivating Young Women to Excel in the Field of Science: Dr.Luiza Nogaj
Inspired by her elementary teacher who was a mathematician and passionate about science, Dr. Luiza Nogaj, a young girl growing up in Poland, knew that she wanted to study Biology and Chemistry. Although science is not a subject readily associated with women, Dr. Nogaj was an exception.
Edith Piaf, a singer saved thousands of Jews
Everyone is equal in the time of war. The rich, poor, young, old, happy, sad – everyone is looking in the very same eyes of danger. The World War II has affected each and everyone, and it keeps affecting us today. No wonder it was called WORLD War. There was not an inch of European […]
Bingcong Zhu, President of Smart Woman Securities and her on-campus Women Initiative
Bingcong Zhu is the president of Smart Woman Securities (SWS) in Columbia University. When introducing her association, she pointed out the interesting pun in its name. While in the context it indicates the financial product of securities, the implication of “safety” and “protection” may shed new light on female participation in the world of business.
