117. Why Does Belonging Matter in STEM Education?

Show Summary:In this episode, Natasha has an incredible conversation with Nikole Collins-Puri, a social justice visionary and advocate who is the CEO of Techbridge Girls, a nonprofit organization that empowers girls from low-income communities to pursue STEM careers and achieve economic mobility and financial security as adults. Nikole shares her own journey in STEM, why belonging matters in STEM, and resources for educators.About Techbridge Girls: Techbridge Girls challenges gender, racial, and class bias in STEM fields and culture by developing gender responsive and culturally relevant STEM curricula that helps girls* see their unique STEM lineage, community, interests and path to success.* Techbridge Girls (TBG) serves Black, Indigenous, and all girls of color, which includes cis girls, trans youth, gender non-conforming, and/or non-binary youth who experience(d) girlhood and economic insecurity as a part of their journey.Links from the Show:Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes 18. What You Should Know About Failure35. Question Everything98. Who is an Engineer?50. How to Involve Girls in After-School STEMVivify STEM Blog Posts How to Teach Growth Mindset and Failing ForwardTop 10 Ways To Encourage Girls In STEMVivify STEM LessonsWomen in STEMWomen in STEM Classroom Posters - FREE!Botany STEM Challenge - highlights Katherine EsauBridge Engineering STEM Challenge - highlights Emily RoeblingBuilding Bricks STEM Women's History Design ChallengeSolar Oven STEM Challenge - highlights Maria TelkesOther STEM ResourcesTechbridge GirlsBe Part of Our STEM Equity Learning Community of Practice - Applications are open through August 30! Apply here.NIH: The missing women in STEM? Assessing gender differentials in the factors associated with transition to first jobsDr. Colita Nichols FairfaxBring Space Club to Your School!Email us your questions!THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTESTHE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUPVIVIFY INSTAGRAMVIVIFY FACEBOOKVIVIFY TWITTERVIVIFY TIKTOK