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 […]
Diversity Equity and Inclusion
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 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, […]
Encouraging Minorities in STEM
What is STEM? STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. According to National Science Teachers Association, STEM is an “interdisciplinary approach to learning where […]
Diversity in the STEM field
According to Funk and Parker in a 2018 report, half of all employed adults in the STEM field are women, but the vast majority of […]
The “E” in STEM Also Stands for Everyone.
There have been recent efforts over the years to encourage more people to pursue careers in science other than your stereotypical representation of someone a […]
Equity of STEM Encouragement
The inequity in STEM is shocking and we as educators have the unique opportunity to attack this problem and inspire our future generation to pursue […]
A Note to the Teacher: Encouraging All to Pursue STEM
There are many misconceptions about equity and equality. These two terms are often used interchangeably even though they are very different. Equity is defined as […]