Historically marginalized youth are severely underrepresented within the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. In this course, we will describe factors that contribute to the STEM diversity gap; provide guidance for out-of-school time professionals and STEM educators working with historically marginalized youth; and provide resources to engage and connect historically marginalized youth to STEM opportunities.
A teacher and a diverse group of students wearing lab coats and safety goggles conduct an experiment in a science lab.
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Objectives
- Describe factors that have contributed to the diversity gap within STEM
- Identify various challenges historically marginalized youth encounter in STEM
- Recognize various ways to foster and support historically marginalized youth’s interests in STEM
