Global InformationJanese Swanson information
Janese Swanson | |
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| Born | 1958 (age 65–66) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | San Diego State University University of San Francisco |
| Occupation(s) | Inventor Software developer |
Janese Swanson (born 1958)[1] is an American inventor and software developer. Swanson co-developed the first of the Carmen Sandiego educational games, and founded the company Girl Tech,[2][3] which creates products aimed at making technology more interesting for girls. She has developed award-winning curricula, electronic toys, and books that encourage girls to explore technology and inventions. Her toy inventions include the Snoop Stopper Keepsake Box, Me-Mail Message Center, Zap N’ Lock Journal, and Swap-It Locket. Her publications include Tech Girl's Internet Adventures, Tech Girl's Activity Book, and Girlzine: A Magazine for the Global Girl.
- ^ "Inventor Fills Girls' Desire for Their Own Gadgets". New York Times. 1999-09-30. Retrieved 2013-09-25.
- ^ "Inventor of the Week: Janese Swanson". Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Archived from the original on 2003-03-02. Retrieved 2013-08-29.
- ^ "Beyond Pink and Fluffy: Janese Swanson". Smithsonian Institution. 2005-03-03. Archived from the original on 2005-03-16. Retrieved 2013-08-29.