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One week post #SWSXedu and there are still so many things to digest. From anti-DEI efforts impacting students of color, to building the STEM sisterhood, from storytelling as a social justice tool, to battling burnout -- it was amazing to be surrounded by such talent, dedicated and inspiring people. First of all, so grateful to the amazing team, Adam Dylewski, Stephanie Castillo, and Knatokie Ford who continue to kick butt as we share findings and tips from our NSF work for science communicators looking to diversify their productions and audiences. (And thanks to everyone who attended our panel!) Some things I'm noodling on, post conference: - Anti-DEI is "a very old page from a very old book", and connections between now and post-Reconstruction America, from Kimberlé Crenshaw's incredibly powerful keynote. - Who's on your board of directors?, a question on personal and professional growth from a women in STEM meet up. - How literacy and democracy are linked, inspired by a panel about the fascinating and groundbreaking life of Phillis Wheatley. - Once again, the very important role of comedy in science communication, thanks to the hilarious keynote from Sarah Rose Siskind. - "I've grown the most when I've done harm [...] when I was moving at the pace of white supremacy," an incredibly moving panel on Finding Your Leadership Soul which you can watch here! https://lnkd.in/ejGC9KBV - Applying the Four Solution Analysis personally & professionally. - "There's an assault on trans people in education because the classroom is ground zero of humanity and understanding." - Imara Jones during a live taping of The Amendment with Errin Haines. - "Self love is doing what you need to do to heal and free yourself." - the one and only Yung Pueblo, who I still can't believe I saw IRL!

🏛️ Academic institutions hold rich #collections of knowledge, and sharing them broadly amplifies their impact. JSTOR Forum plays a key role in helping institutions digitize and share their collections with global audiences. Through the Open Community Collections initiative, hundreds of libraries have reached scholars and learners worldwide, creating greater access to valuable primary sources. By aligning these collections with existing secondary #literature, JSTOR supports #research and #teaching in ways that expand scholarly conversations. This approach reinforces the importance of the #humanities, ensuring diverse stories and truths are preserved and shared. Discover how JSTOR Forum is helping institutions increase visibility and engage in the global scholarly community. Read more on the blog: https://bit.ly/3XUUyS7 Image: Bookplate of Rudolf Loye. Pratt Institute.

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𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐀𝐝𝐚 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬? 💻 👩💻 Ada is one of the most significant women in history, having forever changed the tech world as the world's first computer programmer. 📝 In her notes, she included what is now considered to be the first algorithm intended to be processed by a machine, 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝'𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫. 🖥 Her insights and foresight into its potential capabilities laid the groundwork for modern computing. She understood that the machine could transcend simple calculations and be used to manipulate symbols, establishing her as a visionary in the field of computer science. 🎉 Although Ada Lovelace's contributions to the field of computing were not widely recognized during her lifetime, 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝. Today, on Ada Lovelace Day, we commemorate her remarkable legacy and acknowledge the critical importance of diversity and inclusion in STEM fields. #AdaLovelace #ComputerProgramming #TechHistory #WomenInTech #STEM #DiversityAndInclusion #Zenos #zenoseducation #zenosoutsourcing

Amelius Carrillo (SCI ’13)’s advice for those in the computing and information fields? "It is important to the underrepresented population to feel empowered to be the most authentic version of themselves and have that same sense of belonging.” Read more of this SCI Alumni Q&A below!

To all my Technology friends, peers, and colleagues: Minnesota Aspirations in Computing needs both individuals and businesses to sign up by May 10th to help support the 2024 award honorees (https://lnkd.in/gfFrkRjb) through mentoring and job shadows. Denise Morelock did a great job highlighting these programs in her post. MentorMash: We have 30 amazing students looking for mentors who are technology professionals and identify as a women, genderqueer, or non-binary. These students are especially interested in topics such as #AI, #ML, #Coding and #CyberSecurity. While the hot technology topics are important, they also want advice on technology-focused career possibilities and tips for being successful in college. Please sign up to be mentor! https://lnkd.in/g6wpf3tp Job Shadows: This is an easy way for businesses to give some very talented students a glimpse at how technology is put into action, and to get them thinking about possibly working at your company! Sign up here to provide a 1/2 or full day job shadow experience: https://lnkd.in/gwxXEZp3 Minnesota Technology Association, #MnTechFoundation, #DiversityInTech #MnAiC

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Let's Spark the #ScienceHerWay Movement! Calling all science enthusiasts, especially amazing Women of Color (WoC) scientists! I started #ScienceHerWay because I'm passionate about seeing more of you leading the charge in innovation. You're tackling critical challenges and your brilliance needs to be celebrated! ✨ Here's how you can get involved: 💬 Share your story! Are you a scientist, entrepreneur, or a passionate supporter? Let's hear your voice! ️ ✨ Nominate a WoC Science Superstar! Do you know a phenomenal WoC scientist who's pushing boundaries? Tag them in the comments and let's celebrate their achievements! 🌐 Join my Virtual Office Hours! I'm dedicating dedicated time to support a fellow WoC founder. Have a burning business question or need some strategic guidance? Book a free slot using this link: https://lnkd.in/eKQCXw3J Investing in the Future: Good News for Black Women-Led STEM Companies! Exciting news for aspiring Black Women-Led STEM Companies! Artists Brent Faiyaz and Ty Baisden recently announced a $100,000 investment initiative specifically for Black women-led STEM companies. This incredible act of support highlights the growing recognition of the potential and impact of WoC-led ventures in the science and technology space. Read about it here: https://lnkd.in/eyKipCnc Let's build a powerful community where WoC scientists can thrive! Share your thoughts, experiences, and ideas in the comments. Together, we can make #ScienceHerWay a reality! #WomenInSTEM #DiversityInScience #ScienceEntrepreneurship #EmpoweringWoC AI generated image

I am curious to see how this will be integrated into research methods and practice.

Some of you have already noticed that I recently changed my bio on LinkedIn to include "Historical Figure." A large part of that was inspired from this powerful talk that I went to at #NSBE50. The incredible Korie Grayson, PhD gave a talk about mastering the art of self-promotion. Like many early-career professionals, I struggle with self-promotion. I do not want to appear as if I am "bragging" about myself. But I learned from this talk that it is important to showcase not only your talents, skills, and experiences but also showcase those distinguishing features that make you unique! I am the first Black woman to get a PhD in Robotics at the University of Michigan, but wasn't sure how/when/where to broadcast that fact. From this workshop I realized that I want to showcase the parts of myself that I am proudest of--so now you can see "Historical Figure" in my bio! What are some features that make you stand out? Are they in your bio? Let's strive to promote ourselves better!