Computer Engineer Barbie...

Engineering Pathway PI Alice Agogino is the author of a fascinating article about the history and evolution of the Barbie doll and the forthcoming release by Mattel of a computer engineer Barbie.  Even if you never had a Barbie (like me)—or your older brother(s) routinely tormented you by breaking off her arms (just the impetus, perhaps, that may have sparked some girls to pursue engineering?)—the article is a great read: Engineering Education "Today in History Blog: First Barbie doll goes on sale and the recent announcement of the first computer engineer Barbie. Additional links to EP's resources on Barbie creator Ruth Handler, toy design, women inventors, and links to resources on women in computing and information science, are also available.