{"id":4731,"date":"2022-11-20T15:00:42","date_gmt":"2022-11-20T20:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/edt431-531\/?p=4731"},"modified":"2022-11-20T15:04:41","modified_gmt":"2022-11-20T20:04:41","slug":"stem-looks-good-on-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/2022\/11\/stem-looks-good-on-you\/","title":{"rendered":"STEM Looks Good On You!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lack of Representation in STEM Careers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The underrepresentation<\/strong> of minorities<\/strong> and women<\/strong> in the STEM field is evident. Black workers make make up roughly 11% of the workforce in the United States, however, they only represent 9% of STEM careers. The same for Hispanic workers, representing only 8% of jobs in STEM while making up 17% of the United States workforce. Below are two statistical figures provided by the Pew Research Center, breaking down this inequitable representation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Inequity in STEM Careers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The underrepresentation of women and BIPOC in the STEM field is majorly shaped by gender stereotypes<\/strong>, bias<\/strong>, and norms<\/strong>. A lack of role models<\/strong> also plays a major role in affecting girls\u2019 and minorities’ interest in STEM from an early age. The gender<\/strong> and race gap<\/strong> that exists in the STEM field is undoubtedly an issue of equity<\/strong>. It is suggested by many, that women tend to choose careers outside of STEM because of the lack of interest, however, evidence and statistics indicate women<\/strong> and minorities <\/strong>are socialized away from careers in STEM. Below is a depiction of why many women and minorities make the decision to not work in STEM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bringing STEM into the Classroom<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Making the decision to pursue a career in STEM begins in the classroom. Classroom culture matters. Here are just a few of many, key ways teachers can promote STEM to their students:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Have students bring in articles that are related to the STEM field for the class to read <\/li>
  • Introduce “Scientist of the Week” where students could highlight women and minorities in the stem field<\/li>
  • Have students interview someone in the STEM field<\/li>
  • Bring in guest speakers that currently or previously worked in a STEM career<\/li>
  • Incorporate many STEM projects that relate to student interests<\/li>
  • Help students by seeking out scholarship opportunities as well as providing them with community resources related to STEM<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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