Ask The Expert: Dr. Dieuwertje Kast
You’ve impacted tens of thousands of students and educators through hands-on, inquiry-based STEM programs. What have you found to be the most powerful ingredient in transforming STEM education for underserved communities? The most powerful ingredient in transforming STEM education for underserved communities is ensuring that students see themselves reflected in every aspect of their learning […]
The Power of Representation: Why Black Girls Need to See Themselves in STEM
Walk into most classrooms or browse the science section of a children’s bookstore, and one thing becomes immediately clear: Black girls are rarely the face of STEM. Out of hundreds of children’s science books published each year, only a small fraction feature Black women or girls as scientists, engineers, or inventors. And in media? The […]