Why Should We Care about Addressing Racism in STEM Education?

Why Should We Care about Addressing Racism in STEM Education?

The underrepresentation of Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous people in STEM is a problem for a variety of reasons. In this video, explore some issues that arise from the lack of diversity in STEM and examine how educators can help to address these issues in high school classrooms. 

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Topics

  • professional development
  • RDEISE
  • equity
  • racism
  • inclusion
  • diversity
  • belonging
  • inclusive education
  • STEM education
  • systemic racism