EP#14 - EQUITY & ACCESS: BEING INTENTIONAL IN REMOVING BARRIERS TO STEM with Tara 'TJ' Olenja

In this episode, I talk about Equity & Access: Being Intentional in Removing Barriers to STEM.Here are some of the questions I ask Tara 'TJ' Olenja:How can we break down the barriers that prevent marginalized communities from accessing STEM opportunities?What strategies have you found to be most effective in fostering equity within STEM education?How do we ensure that all students, regardless of their background, feel empowered to pursue careers in STEM fields?Here are some key points discussed in this episode about Equity & Access in STEM:The importance of creating inclusive environments that cater to diverse learning needs.How community engagement can shape educational policies and practices.Practical steps that educators and business owners can take to make STEM more accessible for underrepresented groups.About the Host: Tiffani TeacheyTiffani Teachey is a Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) advocate, TEDx international speaker, and international best-selling author of the children’s book “What Can I Be? STEM Careers from A to Z,” the STEM Crew Kids Adventures series, and three empowerment books. She is the host of the Read It Right Radio Show on WDRBmedia. Tiffani owns Thrive Edge Publishing and is the owner/publishing consultant of Inspired Authors Publishing. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Engineering Management, both from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is a Leadership Studies Ph.D. student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.As an engineer with over 19 years of experience, Tiffani is passionate about inspiring the next generation to engage in STEM careers. She was born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and enjoys traveling and being a youth mentor. For more about Tiffani, visit her website at www.TiffaniTeachey.com. Check out the free STEM gift—the 10 STEM Scholarships & Organizations e-book—at www.stemistheway.com.