In STEM, we privilege notions and practices built around concepts like objectivity and empiricism. But STEM professions and pursuits do not occur in a vacuum of pure objectivity. The world of STEM, the cultures and institutions that feed into it, and the applications of innovations and discoveries–these all swirl together to form a complex environment that is navigated in different ways by different people.
Traditionally, the movers and shakers in the myriad STEM fields have been straight, white, and masculine. With this in mind, and with an eye towards the future, how can non-white students and young scientists navigate STEM spaces that were not built with them in mind?
We spoke with Dr. Amanda Moldanado to learn more.
* * *
Like our Content?
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn.
Tweets by C2ST
https://www.instagram.com/c2st/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/chicago-council-on-science-and-technology/
Visit our site.
Enjoying this video? Subscribe to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrIuUNNwdKwf4fjhC6SEwWg?sub_confirmation=1
Subscribe to our newsletter here: visitor.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001LBos8BrBhyp-2GQWoafyvzHg8QciIeTFhvJZ1OLMPqMzTXSLGa6Ga4dcowSeGVZl-r86O8WuYtANYpgVQ50mFhXWawGkpd6VXjJFDms8QbU%3D
According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), an estimated 12 million people over the age…
There’s nothing worse than an unwanted houseguest who eats your food and takes over your…
At the beginning of the year, I always hear about friends or family doing “Dry…
Nervous laughter, or laughing when we feel uncomfortable, is likely not a behavior you think…
When gene editing comes up, most people probably think about Marvel super soldiers like Captain…
Football culture at elite levels, such as the NFL and major college programs, heavily depends…