New Developments In Pathways Towards Diversity And Inclusion In Stem A United States Perspective

Author : Alexander Gates,Juan Gilbert,Chris Botanga,Kim Nguyen,Bonita London
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2022-10-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9782832505816

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New Developments in Pathways Towards Diversity and Inclusion in STEM: A United States Perspective by Alexander Gates,Juan Gilbert,Chris Botanga,Kim Nguyen,Bonita London Pdf

The Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program of the US National Science Foundation has been a primary force for raising the success and graduation of minority students in STEM for 30 years. Increasing the number of underrepresented students earning baccalaureate degrees, and entering graduate school in STEM is the goal of LSAMP. This goal has been nearly achieved through the formation of alliances of degree granting institutions of higher learning, varying from community colleges to major research institutions. Currently there are 59 alliances including more than 400 institutions. LSAMP is responsible for more than 650,000 bachelor’s degrees earned by minority students in STEM. The papers for this Research Topic should focus on the use of LSAMP activities, programs and collaborations to develop pathways to success and graduation of STEM majors from minority groups that underrepresented in STEM. These pathways can include any segment from pre-college through graduate school. Areas of special interest include mentoring, research experiences, transitions between levels and novel approaches for retention. The studies should be research based and rigorous. They can be pure research studies, curriculum and design or literature reviews but they must be at a cutting edge level and be subject to detailed review and assessment.

Author : Lara Perez-Felkner,Sarah L. Rodriguez,Ciera Fluker
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2024-07-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781978838697

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Latin* Students in Engineering by Lara Perez-Felkner,Sarah L. Rodriguez,Ciera Fluker Pdf

The growing population of engineering students who identify as Latin* are underrepresented in the field of engineering. Latin* refers to an individual of Latin American origin or descent, without restricting to a specific gender. The asterisk (*) includes related identity terms such as Latina/é/o/u/x.There is, however, a rising need to train U.S. students in engineering skills to meet the demands of our increasingly technological workforce. Structurally excluding Latin* students hinders their economic and educational opportunities in engineering. Latin* Students in Engineering examines the state of Latin* engineering education at present as well as considerations for policy and practice regarding engineering education aimed at enhancing opportunity and better serving Latin* students. The essays in this volume first consider, theoretically and empirically, the experiences of Latin* students in engineering education and then expand beyond the student level to focus on institutional and social structures that challenge Latin* students' success and retention. Finally, it illuminates emergent work and considers future research, policy, and practice.

Author : Beverly Irby,Nahed Abdelrahman,Barbara Polnick,Julia Ballenger
Publisher : IAP
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781648023712

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Women of Color In STEM by Beverly Irby,Nahed Abdelrahman,Barbara Polnick,Julia Ballenger Pdf

Though there has been a rapid increase of women’s representation in law and business, their representation in STEM fields has not been matched. Researchers have revealed that there are several environmental and social barriers including stereotypes, gender bias, and the climate of science and engineering departments in colleges and universities that continue to block women’s progress in STEM. In this book, the authors address the issues that encounter women of color in STEM in higher education.

Author : Michael W. Liemohn,McArthur Jones,Xochitl Blanco-Cano,John Coxon,Alexa Jean Halford,Chigomezyo Ngwira
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2023-10-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832537084

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Driving Towards a More Diverse Space Physics Research Community – Perspectives, Initiatives, Strategies, and Actions by Michael W. Liemohn,McArthur Jones,Xochitl Blanco-Cano,John Coxon,Alexa Jean Halford,Chigomezyo Ngwira Pdf

Author : Institute of Medicine,National Academy of Engineering,National Academy of Sciences,Policy and Global Affairs,Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy,Committee on Underrepresented Groups and the Expansion of the Science and Engineering Workforce Pipeline
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2011-07-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780309159685

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Expanding Underrepresented Minority Participation by Institute of Medicine,National Academy of Engineering,National Academy of Sciences,Policy and Global Affairs,Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy,Committee on Underrepresented Groups and the Expansion of the Science and Engineering Workforce Pipeline Pdf

In order for the United States to maintain the global leadership and competitiveness in science and technology that are critical to achieving national goals, we must invest in research, encourage innovation, and grow a strong and talented science and technology workforce. Expanding Underrepresented Minority Participation explores the role of diversity in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce and its value in keeping America innovative and competitive. According to the book, the U.S. labor market is projected to grow faster in science and engineering than in any other sector in the coming years, making minority participation in STEM education at all levels a national priority. Expanding Underrepresented Minority Participation analyzes the rate of change and the challenges the nation currently faces in developing a strong and diverse workforce. Although minorities are the fastest growing segment of the population, they are underrepresented in the fields of science and engineering. Historically, there has been a strong connection between increasing educational attainment in the United States and the growth in and global leadership of the economy. Expanding Underrepresented Minority Participation suggests that the federal government, industry, and post-secondary institutions work collaboratively with K-12 schools and school systems to increase minority access to and demand for post-secondary STEM education and technical training. The book also identifies best practices and offers a comprehensive road map for increasing involvement of underrepresented minorities and improving the quality of their education. It offers recommendations that focus on academic and social support, institutional roles, teacher preparation, affordability and program development.

Author : United States. Office of Management and Budget
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Budget
ISBN : WISC:89112416896

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Budget of the United States Government by United States. Office of Management and Budget Pdf

Author : Rodger W. Bybee
Publisher : NSTA Press
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781936959259

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The Case for STEM Education by Rodger W. Bybee Pdf

"If you are interested in STEM education, policies, programs or practices, or you work on STEM in some capacity at any level, The case for STEM education will prove to be valuable reading. Author Rodger W. Bybee has written this book to inspire individuals in leadership roles to better understand and take action on STEM initiatives. The book's 10 chapters accomplish several tasks: Put STEM in context by outlining the challenges facing STEM education, drawing lessons from the Sputnik moment of the 1950s and 1960s, and contrasting contemporary STEM with other education reforms; Explore appropriate roles for the federal government, as well as states, districts, and individual schools; Offer several ideas and recommendations you can use to develop action plans for STEM. With an emphasis on both thinking and acting, The case for STEM education is a must-read for leaders at all levels: national and state policy makers, state-level educators responsible for STEM initiatives, college and university faculty who educate future STEM teachers, local administrators who make decisions about district and school programs, and teachers who represent STEM disciplines." - Back cover.

Author : Hynes, Rilla,Aquino, Carlos Tasso,Hauer, Josephine
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2022-02-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781799888291

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Multidisciplinary Approach to Diversity and Inclusion in the COVID-19-Era Workplace by Hynes, Rilla,Aquino, Carlos Tasso,Hauer, Josephine Pdf

Empathy, diversity, inclusion, and soft skills are key building blocks of an innovative workforce challenged to respond to the ever-growing needs of the COVID-19 era. Organizations that value diversity and inclusion are looking for ways to manage the shift of workers and skills from traditional manufacturing to the 21st-century vision by incorporating new technology and tools. In this new model, a diverse workforce is necessary, as creativity and innovation grow from the skills that differentiate humans. Further research into the next steps for using diversity and inclusion in an efficient manner, discovering and training new skill sets, and building sustainability into the creative process is needed to fully embrace this new era of inclusion. Multidisciplinary Approach to Diversity and Inclusion in the COVID-19-Era Workplace highlights best practices of successful companies in the “new normal” conditions caused by the pandemic and provides innovative research on diversity and inclusion to help organizations navigate the changing competitive global environment. Covering a range of topics such as remote work, unconscious bias, and information literacy, it is ideal for professors, researchers, academicians, practitioners, human resource professionals, industry professionals, and students.

Author : Pinar Batur,Joe R. Feagin
Publisher : Springer
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-06-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783319767574

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Handbook of the Sociology of Racial and Ethnic Relations by Pinar Batur,Joe R. Feagin Pdf

The study of racial and ethnic relations has become one of the most written about aspects in sociology and sociological research. In both North America and Europe, many "traditional" cultures are feeling threatened by immigrants from Latin America, Africa and Asia. This handbook is a true international collaboration looking at racial and ethnic relations from an academic perspective. It starts from the principle that sociology is at the hub of the human sciences concerned with racial and ethnic relations.

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Policy and Global Affairs,Board on Higher Education and Workforce,Committee on Effective Mentoring in STEMM
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2020-01-24
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780309497299

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The Science of Effective Mentorship in STEMM by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Policy and Global Affairs,Board on Higher Education and Workforce,Committee on Effective Mentoring in STEMM Pdf

Mentorship is a catalyst capable of unleashing one's potential for discovery, curiosity, and participation in STEMM and subsequently improving the training environment in which that STEMM potential is fostered. Mentoring relationships provide developmental spaces in which students' STEMM skills are honed and pathways into STEMM fields can be discovered. Because mentorship can be so influential in shaping the future STEMM workforce, its occurrence should not be left to chance or idiosyncratic implementation. There is a gap between what we know about effective mentoring and how it is practiced in higher education. The Science of Effective Mentorship in STEMM studies mentoring programs and practices at the undergraduate and graduate levels. It explores the importance of mentorship, the science of mentoring relationships, mentorship of underrepresented students in STEMM, mentorship structures and behaviors, and institutional cultures that support mentorship. This report and its complementary interactive guide present insights on effective programs and practices that can be adopted and adapted by institutions, departments, and individual faculty members.

Author : Camille Johnson,Jessi L. Smith,Colette Van Laar
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2022-12-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832508497

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Women in Academia: Challenges and Solutions to Representation in the Social Sciences by Camille Johnson,Jessi L. Smith,Colette Van Laar Pdf

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Health and Medicine Division,Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice,Committee on Community-Based Solutions to Promote Health Equity in the United States
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 583 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-04-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309452960

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Communities in Action by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Health and Medicine Division,Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice,Committee on Community-Based Solutions to Promote Health Equity in the United States Pdf

In the United States, some populations suffer from far greater disparities in health than others. Those disparities are caused not only by fundamental differences in health status across segments of the population, but also because of inequities in factors that impact health status, so-called determinants of health. Only part of an individual's health status depends on his or her behavior and choice; community-wide problems like poverty, unemployment, poor education, inadequate housing, poor public transportation, interpersonal violence, and decaying neighborhoods also contribute to health inequities, as well as the historic and ongoing interplay of structures, policies, and norms that shape lives. When these factors are not optimal in a community, it does not mean they are intractable: such inequities can be mitigated by social policies that can shape health in powerful ways. Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity seeks to delineate the causes of and the solutions to health inequities in the United States. This report focuses on what communities can do to promote health equity, what actions are needed by the many and varied stakeholders that are part of communities or support them, as well as the root causes and structural barriers that need to be overcome.

Author : Linda F. Bisson,Laura Grindstaff,Lisceth Brazil-Cruz,Sophie J. Barbu
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783030856687

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Uprooting Bias in the Academy by Linda F. Bisson,Laura Grindstaff,Lisceth Brazil-Cruz,Sophie J. Barbu Pdf

This open access book analyzes barriers to inclusion in academia and details ways to create a more diverse, inclusive environment. It describes the implementation of UC Davis ADVANCE, a grant program funded by the National Science Foundation, to increase the hiring and retention of underrepresented scholars in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and foster a culture of inclusion for all faculty. It first describes what the barriers to inclusion are and how they function within the broader society. A key focus here is the concept of implicit bias: what it is, how it develops, and the importance of training organizational members to recognize and challenge it. It then discusses the limitations of data collection that is guided by the convention assumption that being diverse automatically means being inclusive. Lastly, it highlights the importance of creating a collaborative, interdisciplinary, and institution-wide vision of an inclusive community.

Author : Fenwick W. English
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 1963 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2022-10-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783030990978

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The Palgrave Handbook of Educational Leadership and Management Discourse by Fenwick W. English Pdf

This Handbook explores the discourse within the field of educational leadership and management. It provides a clear analysis of the current field as well as older foundational ideas and newer concepts which are beginning to permeate the discussion. The field of educational leadership and management has long acknowledged that educational contexts include a variety of leaders beyond school principals and other school officials such as informal and middle level leaders. By looking at the knowledge dynamic rather than a static knowledge base , this Handbook allows research to be presented in its multidimensional, evolving reality.

Author : Jaimie Hoffman,Patrick Blessinger,Mandla Makhanya
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781787560574

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Contexts for Diversity and Gender Identities in Higher Education by Jaimie Hoffman,Patrick Blessinger,Mandla Makhanya Pdf

This volume provides educators with a global understanding of the challenges associated with equity and inclusion in higher education, and it provides evidence-based strategies for addressing the challenges associated with implementing equity and inclusion at higher education institutions around the world.