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Current STEM Diversity Programs and Investments Aren’t Working — It’s Time to Shift Focus

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For decades, our country has invested in creating a more diverse STEM workforce by launching efforts that increase the representation of women and people of color in the field. Yet, after decades of work to improve representation in STEM careers, we’re still left with dismal results. percent of Latina women, 1.8

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UCLA Life Sciences Revamped How It Teaches Math. Is It an Example Others Should Follow?

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Unpopular with students, the class didn’t seem to be preparing them for a career in STEM. And the class seemed to be filtering out women and minorities from progressing in the department. A lot of those students are people who might not have stuck it out in STEM, according to the study. A Barrier to STEM?

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Fostering STEM Interest in Women and Girls

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Invite women in the STEM fields to speak with your class. Highlight STEM activities for girls. Despite the growing importance of STEM education and STEM careers, there still exists a large gender gap in the world of STEM. KEY POINTS Consider project ideas for both male and female students.

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Evidence Is Mounting That Calculus Should Be Changed. Will Instructors Heed It?

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Calculus is a critical on-ramp to careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). While there’s been progress of late, it’s been “uneven” and Black, Hispanic and women workers are still underrepresented in some STEM fields. But getting to those careers means surviving the academic journey.

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What My Girls Camp Reveals About the Promise of Women in STEM and the Dangers of Online Hate

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This past spring, I had the opportunity to develop a virtual cybersecurity camp for young women and girls called CompuGirls. CompuGirls was founded in 2006 by Dr. Kim Scott and introduces adolescent girls to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through culturally responsive practices and social justice.

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8 Ways to Create an Inclusive STEM Environment for Girls

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A diverse STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) workforce is key to the continued success and innovation in these areas. In honor of International Women’s Month, this article focuses on creating a welcoming environment for women in STEM in early childhood education and into their future careers.

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Women In STEM and Entrepreneurship – Thanks KCALSI – STEM Education

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I was more than happy to register and attend considering STEM Education is our passion and our livelihood. She delivered an impassioned presentation on the benefits of diversity in STEM as well as her vision for the growth and changes happening at the school of engineering in Columbia. By default, engineers invent solutions.

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