Changing the sysSTEM: How can we increase equity in STEM?
In recent years, there have been a lot of efforts to make STEM more accessible for female students and students of minority groups. As a […]
Equity
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion…Oh My!
These days, there are a lot of buzzwords like “diversity”, “equity”, and “inclusion” floating around when we talk about STEM fields. But what do these […]
Did you ever see yourself in STEM?
Diversity in STEM matters! Diversity is important to show those groups that are underrepresented in society that they have a place in STEM. Many communities […]
STEM: SHE/THEY/EVERYONE INCLUDED
Within the career paths of science, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), there is a very large population of nonminority men. With a majority of STEM occupations […]
STEM Looks Good On You!
Lack of Representation in STEM Careers The underrepresentation of minorities and women in the STEM field is evident. Black workers make make up roughly 11% […]
STEM is for Everyone
Science is the pursuit of knowledge of the natural world through observation and experiment. It is rooted in the fundamental human desire of discovery and […]
Empowering Diverse Students in STEM
In the field of education, the push for sending students into STEM fields has become more prominent now more than ever. Schools encourage “women in […]
Equity in STEM: Forging a path for Women and Minorities
For years prejudice has covered the ground against women and minorities trying to extend their reach into developing careers in the world of STEM (Science, […]
STEM Through Another Lens
Despite encompassing a wide range of careers, the fields of STEM often display characteristics associated with institutionalized discrimination against minorities. The Current State of STEM […]
All Students can do STEM!
For many of my friends and I, joking that we are “women in STEM” is something we toss around whenever we complete an assignment or […]