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Dash And Dot Robots, Admin Stem For Success, Natalie Wilson
Dash And Dot Robots, Admin Stem For Success, Natalie Wilson
STEM for Success Showcase
Activity plan using robots to teach students engineering and technology
Infographic: Stem And Gender, Jo Earp
Infographic: Stem And Gender, Jo Earp
Teacher infographics
A recent report from the Australian Council for Educational Research explored gender differences in relation to STEM participation, achievement and engagement. Here are some of the results.
Infographic: Stem Workforce And Careers, Jo Earp
Infographic: Stem Workforce And Careers, Jo Earp
Teacher infographics
School educators are being encouraged to give students more information about STEM-related careers. So, what are the top occupations of STEM graduates? Find out in this Teacher infographic.
K-5 Math And Technology Resources, Anthony Scheffler, Shirley Andrews, Nancy Sartin
K-5 Math And Technology Resources, Anthony Scheffler, Shirley Andrews, Nancy Sartin
Education Open Textbooks
This document is a collaborative student work, comprising a directory of resources about mathematics and technology for kindergarten through fifth grade. This resource was created with the support of an ALG Textbook Transformation Grant. Topics include teaching and learning theories, problem solving, assessment, equity, technological tools, and measurements.
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Minority Women In Stem: A Valuable Resource In The Global Economy, Ezella Mcpherson, Diane R. Fuselier-Thompson
Minority Women In Stem: A Valuable Resource In The Global Economy, Ezella Mcpherson, Diane R. Fuselier-Thompson
Journal of the International Association for the Study of the Global Achievement Gap
While there is an expected demographic shift of the ethnic minority population in the United States to become the majority population by 2020, few minority women successfully attain baccalaureate degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematical (STEM) fields. To address this gap, this article employs critical race feminism and narrative analysis methods to examine minority women’s challenges while pursuing undergraduate STEM degrees. Findings suggest that limited access to the field, isolation and alienation, and affordability create barriers that result in many minority women leaving STEM majors. Implications for practice include targeted institutional efforts to increase recruitment and retention efforts towards …