STEM, STEAM, and Your Science Identity

Hi there! Today, Jamie and Leah are discussing a class that Jamie is taking on DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) in science education. Particularly, how to get students to develop a STEM Identity. We are discussing a book by Dr. Christopher Emdin, an amazing advocate and visionary in the field of education. Join us as we dig deeper into science education and how students today need to identify and feel competent in everything science.Citations:D, C. E. P. (2022). Stem, steam, make, dream: Reimagining the Culture of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. International Center for Leadership in Education.Davis, T., PhD. (2024, May 29). Want to increase your chances of success? Then develop your growth mindset. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/click-here-for-happiness/201904/15-ways-to-build-a-growth-mindsetNotre Dame Deloitte Center for Ethical Leadership | Mendoza College of Business | University of Notre Dame. (n.d.). The Notre Dame Deloitte Center for Ethical Leadership. https://ethicalleadership.nd.edu/thought-leadership/how-to-stop-the-spreadof-misinformationPromoting Identity and Equity in STEM: Messages from the Learning. (n.d.). NAEYC. https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/tyc/winter-2025/promoting-identity-equity-stemPsychology, P. (2022, July 4). Fixed vs. Growth Mindset: Thinking and Examples. Practical Psychology. https://practicalpie.com/fixed-vs-growth-mindset-thinking-and-examples/Romero, C. & MASTER, A. (2015). WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT GROWTH MINDSET FROM SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH. https://studentexperiencenetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/What-We-Know-About-Growth-Mindset.pdfShaping positive STEM identity for Student success | ASM.org. (n.d.). ASM.org. https://asm.org/articles/2023/september/shaping-positive-stem-identity-for-student-successTeaching current events. (2019, August 2). Facing History & Ourselves. https://www.facinghistory.org/resource-library/teaching-current-eventsThree mindset shifts that can help students succeed. (n.d.). Greater Good. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/three_mindset_shifts_that_can_help_students_succeed