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Steam Maker Education Social Action Project, Kelly Cluness

Undergraduate Student Research Internships Conference

This research study was designed to focus on what factors can contribute to the successful integration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) education programs for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) students within the community. The goal of this study is to determine which factors are contributing to the lack of engagement among BIPOC students in STEAM education and how educators can mitigate these factors. Recognizing students’ cultural experiences as a necessary part of learning can ultimately create learning spaces which are more effective. The STEAM camp curriculum was designed to incorporate student culture within the educational content. Students …