November 2008
STEM Equity Pipeline News
ARTICLES
Aspiring Teachers to Learn Novel Approach to Science Instruction
(Jennifer McNulty, UC Santa Cruz)
Nearly 1,000 aspiring teachers in San Francisco and San Diego will learn cutting-edge
techniques for teaching science to young children whose first language isn't English
as part of a collaboration led by UC Santa Cruz.
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Creating More Opportunities for American Indians in Science and Engineering
(Michelle J. Nealy, Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
While many have doubted the ability of American Indian students to thrive in the
areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, Dr. Herb Schroeder is
converting skeptics with his Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program.
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Making a Case for Diversity in STEM Fields
(Daryl E. Chubin and Shirley M. Malcom)
At a time when STEM fields are increasingly important to our national security,
health, and competitiveness we are neither supporting the research nor producing
the diverse pool of scientists and engineers we need to fuel our future.
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Financial Crisis Driving Interest in Engineering Careers
(Vivek Wadhwa, Business Week)
The global market crash and the contraction of the financial sector has dramatically
changed the decision matrix for tens of thousands of promising math, science, and
engineering graduates. ... Students who in years past would have flocked to Wall
Street are considering careers in engineering and technology. Students increasingly
are looking for jobs in consulting, energy, and traditional engineering that have
an interface with finance but aren't in the thick of the industry.
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PUBLICATIONS
Engineers Make a Difference
(Celeste Baine)
With a focus on the state of K-12 engineering education and motivating students,
this book is an invitation to explore engineering and share the fun with students
of all ages.
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RESOURCES
Arizona State University has compiled a list of web-based programs for stimulating
interest in STEM.
These awards encourage students in all grades to create and explore a vision of
future technology by combining their imaginations with the tools of science.
NCWIT encourages all tech-savvy girls, coders, gamers, and Web divas to apply for
this award.
Engineer Your Life has developed a program for counselors to train other counselors
on how to talk to high school girls about engineering.
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