The Stem Field Is No Stranger For Advancement And Innovation

Black Woman Studies is an interdisciplinary field of study, that examines gender as a social and cultural construct, the social status and contributions of women, and the relationships between power and gender. Women are held to this standard of being the one to cook, clean, cater to her spouse and care for the children but it should be more than that. When women go above their expectations, they are accused as being wrong and are sometimes told to not pursue their dreams. Women should be held on the same scale as men in society, this method could prevent gender issues.

As a part of the HBCU Alumni Alliance’s Higher Education initiative program; Alumni of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are concerned about the inadequate representation of minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related professions. Consequently, DCHBCUAA STEM professionals have designed and organized an instructional hands-on STEM workshop for students in grades 10-12, to enlighten them on the different facets of professions available in the sciences. As a part of our community partnership with Kaiser Permanente, we have a workshop scheduled for Saturday, April 29, 2017, from 800 am-5:00 pm, at 2101 Jefferson Street in Rockville, Maryland.

Which is an organization that reaches out to minority girls ages from 7 to 17, and teaches them about computer technology. Before Black Girls Code Kimberly thought she was going to be a lawyer but her talents in science and mather her high-school guidance counselor suggested that pursuing a degree in engineering instead. So in 1985 she entered Vanderbilt University and worked to become a civil engineer.

Since the 1990’s however, there has been a 33% increase in the number of Hispanic Students enrolling in STEM programs. This does not mean that they necessary complete their degree, as Hispanics more likely to drop out of the program or university than their white counterparts. It used to be that one required a formal collegiate education in order to enter the STEM field, but more and more STEM students are entering the field through the completion of IT technical programs, or certificate programs. Hispanics have been taking advantage of this easier pathway into STEM careers, as 24 % of all STEM technical certificates were earned by Hispanics in the 2009-2010 school year. Unfortunately, the percentage of STEM degrees earned by Hispanics experienced

Black Girls Code is all about giving girls that chance to change the world. And since there aren’t many programs out there like this, many girls of all different backgrounds joined

There is no limit to black excellence. In this outstanding tasteful book Black Achievers Vol. 2, we give you a glimpse inside the mind of black resourceful business conglomorates, black futuristic thinking inventors, and the outstanding out of this world astronaut whose innovation and ability to face their fears, and think outside the box have overcome numerous hurdles and opened doors for future generations of trailblazers.The book presents icons and entreprenuers such as, Bridget 'Bitty' Mason, plantation slave turned self starting entreprenuer Clara Brown, Maggie Lena Walker a late 19th century black leader who was one of the first women to charter a bank in the united states, Historical black university president Dr. William R. Harvey,

Topic Description: For over 200 hundred years, Historically Black Colleges and Universities or HBCUs have played a very important role role in the education of African-Americans. These schools have provided most of the black college graduates. Many people believe that these colleges should be shut down because we live in a very diverse nation and these schools represent racism. These schools have attracted and motivated many young black people, to get a higher education. By seeing people just like them, with similar upbringings and similar interest making great achievements, it provides those young black people with a great opportunity to further

51 percent of the United States is female but only 34.4 percent of doctors are women. While 90.4 percent of nurses are female (“Women in Medicine”; “Male Nurses Becoming”), the women who do become doctors earn an astounding 25 percent less than their male counterparts (Groves). These staggering figures are only a single piece in the larger overall lack of women in STEM, or science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, which has remained prevalent since the beginning of these fields. Although women are underrepresented in these STEM fields, this is not due to ineptitude, but instead it is a result of the force of societal stereotypes coupled with their wider range of abilities. The recent increase in women’s association with STEM seems

Although I was flourishing in school, I still could not picture myself at UCLA, the number two public school in the nation, without an athletic scholarship. The stereotype of black students earning a spot in a “most selective” because of their athletic abilities instead of their intellectual abilities was holding me back. I do not know of any blacks from my school being accepted into the school, but instead of letting this fact deter me, I used it as inspiration. I want to be the black student that enables younger black students to picture themselves at selective schools like UCLA. Black students need individuals that are breaking down racial barriers and succeeding in occupations that they previously weren’t exploring. In order for the younger generation to succeed, we need the advice of the more experienced, more knowledgeable older generation. By receiving their guidance, we will be able to progress the success that they have already

When I went first arrived at Boys Hope Girls Hope, I observed only black children needing this service. Boys Hope Girls Hope is an organization which offers an academic environment for children who might not be able to attend college otherwise. It cannot be a coincidence that many of the scholars are black. Institutionalized racism exists in our country, and can be countered by means of service learning and Catholic social teaching. The best method of reducing racism is through education, as education provides lasting effects on both the student and the community. During my time serving at Boys Hope Girls Hope, I was able to make a positive impact on the scholar’s lives.

This report navigates the current state of STEM demographic in the country. It examines the reasons why there are less females undertaking STEM majors and gives recommendations on the problems. A brief history on STEM is outlined and the discussion follows with in depth analysis on the subject. STEM is a very critical education discipline with an importance in the economy of the country. Much as it is important, few students choose a career path in STEM. Although, there are more than 50% female students in Colleges and Universities, 12% take STEM related course. Why is this? This report is a compilation of empirical data collected in journals on the same subject explaining

Today’s college students have the opportunity and freedom to choose their major and their career path. Many factors influence the decision of a college student’s career paths including background, general interests, personal strengths, time commitment, and job outlook. Although many important decisions are made in college, one of the most important is the choice of major and career track. Out of hundreds of majors the science and engineering fields are under-represented by women. Although the numbers of women in science technology, engineering, and mathematics, STEM, majors has been increasing in the past years, women still are in the minority in the STEM fields. In her study, Lona Whitmarsh

Lee Iacocca once said “If you want to make good use of your time, you've got to know what's most important and then give it all you've got.” There are many brilliant organizations such as Black Girls Code and Girls Who Code that are devoted to bridging the gender gap between women and the tech industry. But there aren’t many organizations dedicated to closing the gap between males or males of color and the tech field. All Star Code is a unique organization attempting to fix the diversity gap where males of color are underrepresented. I believe that joining the All Star Code team is important because it is an organization whose vison is to build and encourage young men of color, especially those from low and middle income families. There are

In a publication titled ‘Black Women in Academe’, author Yolanda Moses describes how “isolation, invisibility, hostility, indifference, and a lack of understanding of the Black women’s experiences are all too often part of the climate Black women may face on campuses” (Moses, 1989). The detrimental environment surrounding these women frequently results in sullenness, lack of social assertiveness, and belief that they are less competent than male students. Even if time spent at an academic institution is minimal, with this kind of prejudice faced at an early age, any woman- black or otherwise, would suffer the rest of their life. In response to the discrimination faced at universities, some have created programs to aid black students and other minorities; these programs tend to generalize the needs of all its black students and do not fully support black women specifically.

areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics employers are not getting enough women (Pozniak). High school girls only represent 17 percent of computer science Advance Placement (AP) test takers (O'Shea). The most significant group of minorities who are behind in earning computer technology degrees and working in science and mathematical professions are women. “Historically, women’s low representation in science and engineering was said to be due in large part of their lack of ability, interest, or both” (Horning 30). However, this is no longer a true fact according to Ward. Some suggestions to increasing the amount of women in sciences include introducing already present women faculty as mentors. Over the last three decades,