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In 2023, Public Profit Senior Consultant Hannah Pickar attended the Advancing the Conversation on Scaling National Informal STEM Programs convening in Washington D.C., a conference to examine current frameworks and conceptions of scale in informal #STEM learning. As part of the convening, Hannah was involved in a working group to create a resource for those interested in equitably scaling informal STEM learning programs. Guidelines for Equitably Scaling Informal STEM Programs and Collaborative Decision-Making is a resource that outlines the contextual issues around scaling informal STEM programs, discusses the limitations of current frameworks, and provides six guidelines to consider. Find the resource and more information here: https://lnkd.in/gxwArqj7 Please share with those in your network that could benefit from thoughtful resources about scaling programs! #STEM #Equity #StudentSuccess #Youth #Belonging

🔬Cultivating STEM futures for girls Following on from International Day of Women and Girls in Science, I loved tuning into this special webinar featuring Dr Allison Master, psychologist and educator from the University Houston and Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith, Australia’s Women in STEM Ambassador. Allison shares some fascinating insights and research into the impact of negative gendered stereotypes on girls' pursuit of careers in STEM, particularly within computer science and engineering. Allison and Lisa discuss a range of impactful strategies educators (and parents) can use to shift the narrative including: 1️⃣ Promoting diverse role models in storytelling, and not just those from the dominant narrative. 2️⃣ Consciously shifting away from gendered stereotypes in early childhood – avoid limiting children by our expectations and assumptions. 3️⃣ Clearly naming engineering and computational science activities to demystify STEM in the curriculum, for example, coding, design work, and model building. 4️⃣ Ensuring STEM is mandatory in the high school curriculum, not an optional extra. 5️⃣ Encouraging a growth mindset, enabling and encouraging risk-taking and experimentation. #GirlsNeedRoleModels #WomenInSTEM #womeninscienceday Watch the webinar via the link below.

In 2023, Public Profit Senior Consultant Hannah Pickar attended the Advancing the Conversation on Scaling National Informal STEM Programs convening in Washington D.C., a conference to examine current frameworks and conceptions of scale in informal #STEM learning. As part of the convening, Hannah was involved in a working group to create a resource for those interested in equitably scaling informal STEM learning programs. Guidelines for Equitably Scaling Informal STEM Programs and Collaborative Decision-Making is a resource that outlines the contextual issues around scaling informal STEM programs, discusses the limitations of current frameworks, and provides six guidelines to consider. Find the resource and more information here: https://lnkd.in/gz_AW5Cm Please share with those in your network that could benefit from thoughtful resources about scaling programs! #STEM #Equity #StudentSuccess #Youth #Belonging

LabXchange is the probably the single most valuable classroom tool especially for STEM classrooms. Please pass this link to all K12 science, math, tech, engineering, design, Fab Lab, CTE, AI, Quantum teachers!! Equity, access and opportunity are the hallmark of LabXchange!!

EDUCATION SPOTLIGHT 🔬 Check out this article by Jennifer C Sarrett that highlights the overlap between #DEI and #STEM. From Bias to Brilliance, is a great 3 minute read that highlights the importance of starting STEM/STEAM education early. Jennifer also highlights how important it is to make this education available for all children, regardless of socioeconomic or ethnic backgrounds. https://lnkd.in/g-nXY5zC

Calling all STEM educators! Join us on November 12th at 6pm ET/3pm PT for a special webinar on integrating inclusive teaching strategies into STEM classrooms. We'll be sharing practical, evidence-based ways to create more inclusive and equitable learning environments. Register here: https://ow.ly/CPH250TQ8L3 Hope to see you there! #EquityInSTEM #InclusiveTeaching #STEMEducation #TeachingStrategies #RDEISE #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #RDEISEWebinarSeries

The author's words speak for themselves. The way we portray and talk about who is a "STEM person" matters and has long-term effects on how people view who works in STEM fields and subconsciously themselves as a "STEM person". Check out this great article! Always up to chat about the ideas.

🚀 Quick read! STEM is a game-changer, but it's true—representation matters. We can do more to make STEM accessible and inclusive for everyone. Kudos to educators making a difference! 💡🌟 #STEMEducation #DiversityMatters #InclusionInSTEM https://lnkd.in/eu3XBEVx

Unlock the power of meta-synthesis in STEM education research! Our blog post explores how qualitative synthesis methods are shaping the future of equity and inclusion in STEM. #STEM #Equity #Inclusion https://hubs.la/Q02wPhyw0

Cultivating diversity and inclusion is an essential aspect of every education system, encompassing differences in gender, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. A diverse and inclusive STEM education system is built when students learn together and pursue their STEM aspirations regardless of their unique backgrounds or learning abilities. 📚 In today's blog, we look at the importance of promoting diversity and inclusion and highlight some strategies to encourage underrepresented groups to pursue STEM education, leading to careers in areas such as life sciences. Click the link in the comments to read more 👇 #wearevolve #STEM #diversityineducation