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STEM

Western Washington University

2018

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Cultivating An Inclusive Culture In Stem: Understanding The Role Of Scientists In Shaping Diverse And Inclusive Communities, Tian Qing Yen Apr 2018

Cultivating An Inclusive Culture In Stem: Understanding The Role Of Scientists In Shaping Diverse And Inclusive Communities, Tian Qing Yen

WWU Honors College Senior Projects

There are few opportunities in science to talk about the ways race, gender, and other intersectional identities shape our work. However, our positions as scientists do not excuse us from the responsibility of cultivating a culture of inclusion in STEM. This project describes the development and facilitation of a workshop created specifically for students studying science to engage with community, identity and oppression. The project includes a lesson plan with activities, and analyses of the responses from students who attended the workshops and the response of the community.


Lost In Translation: How The Way We Talk About Math And Science Isn't Helping Anyone, Jonathan Flynn Apr 2018

Lost In Translation: How The Way We Talk About Math And Science Isn't Helping Anyone, Jonathan Flynn

WWU Honors College Senior Projects

All podcast episodes are found at the bottom of the page under Additional Files.

"Lost in Translation" is a podcast that discusses the problems with our society's attitude towards science, technology, engineering and mathematics and we can address them.

This podcast has three episodes which are listed in Additional Files, along with the bibliography.