Science Engagement

As a part of the HBCU Alumni Alliance’s Higher Education initiative program; Alumni of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are concerned about the inadequate representation of minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related professions. Consequently, DCHBCUAA STEM professionals have designed and organized an instructional hands-on STEM workshop for students in grades 10-12, to enlighten them on the different facets of professions available in the sciences. As a part of our community partnership with Kaiser Permanente, we have a workshop scheduled for Saturday, April 29, 2017, from 800 am-5:00 pm, at 2101 Jefferson Street in Rockville, Maryland.

Alumni of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are concerned about the inadequate representation of minorities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related professions. Consequently, DCHBCUAA STEM professionals have designed and organized an instructional hands-on workshop for students in grades 10-12. The workshop is designed to increase their awareness of the exciting opportunities available in the sciences and to provide an opportunity for students to talk to subject matter experts currently working in STEM occupations.

Today’s college students have the opportunity and freedom to choose their major and their career path. Many factors influence the decision of a college student’s career paths including background, general interests, personal strengths, time commitment, and job outlook. Although many important decisions are made in college, one of the most important is the choice of major and career track. Out of hundreds of majors the science and engineering fields are under-represented by women. Although the numbers of women in science technology, engineering, and mathematics, STEM, majors has been increasing in the past years, women still are in the minority in the STEM fields. In her study, Lona Whitmarsh

More than 2,000 qualified young adults apply to participate in the annual Naval Academy Summer Seminar but only 850 of said applicants are selected to participate in each of the sessions. Knowing that the summer seminar deals with STEM and the Navy, I quickly applied myself so I can be one of those 850 selected young adults and participate in a science, technology, engineering, and math-loving atmosphere. I am interested in attending the Naval Academy Summer Stem program because I live and breathe science and engineering. I want to continue my path to higher education through the Naval Academy one day.

science -inquiry concepts. In the video clip from lesson 4,minute Students will work together to form hypothesis, observe ,follow procedure ,collect and analyze data, write a conclusion. This lab has four stations, with each stations student were dealing with situation involving phenomenon that they see outside of the classroom, likely on daily basis. so, with each station the Students can be seen using data and their observations as evidence to explain why they were seeing this real-world phenomenon. then students need to answer the lab analysis questions that also connect them with real world. video 2. Furthermore, to help students construct their explanations, I asked questions that push students to make connections to the real world. For example, in video 2, minute , I ask students why organic compounds dose not conduct electricity ? and how about if we try using water and salt ?

Rosenthal, L., London, B., & Levy, S.R. (2011) investigated two theoretically- guided predictors to explain womens’ sense of belonging: perceived identity compatibility between being a woman and being in a STEM field, and perceived social support. Both factors led to a sense of belonging for women in the STEM majors, especially belonging to an all-women’s program called Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) (Rosenthal, L., London, B., & Levy, S.R., 2011). To increase and maintain perceived identity compatibility, it would be helpful to expose women to other successful women in STEM fields as role models. Also, enhancing and continuing social support in single-sex programs like WISE would also play a role in increasing the sense of belonging. This study brought to light a possible solution for increasing the

Pember, Mary Annette. "Initiative Grants Access to STEM Curriculum." Diverse: Issues in Higher Education 27.3 (2010): 7-8. Academic Search Complete. Web. 4 Oct.

As a SETA member I have participated twice as a workshop presenter for the annual STEM Workshop Conferences, “Expanding Your Horizons,” and the “Latino Youth Leadership Academy.” These conferences entitle grade school students to expose themselves to science workshops; raising awareness of higher education in the STEM field, which is an important advocacy I

Summer Programs Help Prepare Minority Students for College STEM, Laura Perez, CHEM 1305, August 08, 2016

Since the 1990’s however, there has been a 33% increase in the number of Hispanic Students enrolling in STEM programs. This does not mean that they necessary complete their degree, as Hispanics more likely to drop out of the program or university than their white counterparts. It used to be that one required a formal collegiate education in order to enter the STEM field, but more and more STEM students are entering the field through the completion of IT technical programs, or certificate programs. Hispanics have been taking advantage of this easier pathway into STEM careers, as 24 % of all STEM technical certificates were earned by Hispanics in the 2009-2010 school year. Unfortunately, the percentage of STEM degrees earned by Hispanics experienced

The College of Natural Sciences (CNS), the largest academic college at The University of Texas at Austin, continuously seeks to develop innovative recruitment methods that support institutional efforts to increase and strengthen student body diversity and inclusion. As a result, the CNS Undergraduate Recruitment and Visitor Center, and the CNS Constituent and Alumni Relations Office have developed the Alumni-Freshmen Mentoring Initiative, a pilot program for CNS alumni and newly admitted CNS freshmen from historically underrepresented backgrounds (Black and Latino students). The initiative will target students and alumni from the Greater Houston and Dallas/Fort Worth areas and connect CNS alumni in the health or science profession

As a student who attended an underserved and marginalized high school, I was not afforded the resources and opportunities that some of my college classmates had been offered in high school. Rather than accepting this disadvantage as something that would obstruct my goals, I decided to do something about it. I researched reasons why students in underserved communities typically are not well trained in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields is because they don’t view it as an attainable career path. I also learned that these views are developed at a shockingly young age and because of this, the motivation to be attentive successful in a STEM classes is diminished. I thought back to childhood in an underserved community, and I, myself don’t recall seeing many doctors and engineers that came from my community or similar communities.

While attending California State University, Long Beach, as an undergraduate in 2011, I mentored students who were members of the program TRIO Student Support Services (SSS). The program SSS provides academic support services for first-generation college students striving to earn a four-year degree. The program fostered my passion for diversity in higher education. As a member of the program, I mentored Hispanic and Black American college students. Secondly, I mentored students who experienced social and academic challenges. The program provided me a unique opportunity to mentor a sexagenarian. For instance, I mentored

As I begin my semester at Florida State University in the WIMSE program, I have many aspirations for the upcoming year. This STEM program is one where girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics can excel in their fields with others in the same major. It is my hope that through this STEM program I will become a successful student who is able to become more articulate, a critical thinker and more self- aware. In the long run, I believe that through the diverse activities and events in the WIMSE program, I will gain experience and succeed in my psychology field.

Science education has been a controversial topic among employers and schools for years. Employers are requesting more STEM graduates yet the schools are unable to keep up with the rising demand. Unemployment rates continue to go up while positions in the science, technology, and engineering fields have remained open and unfulfilled. STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education is vital to the position of the United States in the world standings in STEM research and design. Currently 3 of the 5 top positions in STEM research are held by Asian countries and sadly the United States doesn’t even fall in the top 10 for the list. There was once a time when the United States led the world in STEM research, but times have