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 […]
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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% […]
Changing Gears: Drive
Motivation is the driving force behind all life decisions. It is what determines our needs, values, and goals in life. When it comes to students […]
How to DRIVE Motivation in Science Classrooms
How do you get students to REALLY like science? What can MOTIVATE students’ scientific interests? There are thousands of questions regarding student motivation that teachers […]
Road-Tripping to the Margins
What are Margins “Margins are those interfaces between woods and fields, the land and the sea, along abandoned railroad tracks and highways, between residential areas, […]
Leave the Road Less Traveled…Head for the Margins!
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by” Robert Frost Everyone has heard of taking the road less […]
Take a Walk in the “Margins”: A Metaphor-
What are Margins to you as a Teacher? The diverse ecosystems between barren farm fields and an offtopic discussion in a classroom could constitute a […]
Margins in the classroom: The Unsung Harmony
Can you imagine a song without any harmonies? How boring would that be? No one would even listen to it, but we create that same […]