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As #AI begins to dominate conversations in edu, this piece is 🔥. Remember: “chat” is literally in its name! So teach learners to engage w/AI early & often for an authentic #StudentCentered experience.

Today we celebrate STEM Day and the incredible minds behind this field! It's a day to encourage young people to explore the world of science, technology, engineering, and math. With fun, engaging activities, we can spark their interest and help them discover their passions. So let's celebrate STEM together! 🎉" #stemday2023 #stemday #stemeducation #nationalstemday #science #technology #engineering #education #happynationalstemday

“When Black girls are seen, heard, and valued enough to be allowed space to learn, fail, and grow where culture, confidence, and community are created, they can begin to uncover who they really are, discover what skills are inherently in them, and who and what they want to be.” —Cynthia Chapple, Founder of Black Girls Do STEM Our latest report co-published with Black Girls Do STEM examines data from 328,000 Black middle and high school students to identify career exposure gaps for in-demand STEM careers while also highlighting solutions working to close these gaps for Black students. 🔗 Download the 2024 Black Students & STEM Report by YouScience and Black Girls Do STEM to explore insights, strategies, and opportunities for meaningful change: https://bit.ly/3Vg59aB #STEMeducation #YouScience 

Some of you have already noticed that I recently changed my bio on LinkedIn to include "Historical Figure." A large part of that was inspired from this powerful talk that I went to at #NSBE50. The incredible Korie Grayson, PhD gave a talk about mastering the art of self-promotion. Like many early-career professionals, I struggle with self-promotion. I do not want to appear as if I am "bragging" about myself. But I learned from this talk that it is important to showcase not only your talents, skills, and experiences but also showcase those distinguishing features that make you unique! I am the first Black woman to get a PhD in Robotics at the University of Michigan, but wasn't sure how/when/where to broadcast that fact. From this workshop I realized that I want to showcase the parts of myself that I am proudest of--so now you can see "Historical Figure" in my bio! What are some features that make you stand out? Are they in your bio? Let's strive to promote ourselves better!

YouScience and Black Girls Do STEM have partnered to co-publish the 2024 Black Students & STEM Report. Analyzing data from 328,000 Black middle and high school students, the report sheds light on career exposure gaps in STEM fields for Black students. It also spotlights initiatives like aptitude-powered education and STEM-focused after-school programs that are actively bridging these gaps for Black students. This report isn't just a document; it's a call to action. It reminds us of the ongoing efforts needed to break down barriers and pave the way for every student to excel in high-skill, in-demand careers. We encourage you to immerse yourself in the full report and join us in our mission to build a more inclusive future. Let's unite to empower the next generation of STEM leaders and create a brighter tomorrow for all. 🌟 👉 Download the full report here: https://bit.ly/3Plwp3q #STEMeducation #YouScience

🌟 Happy STEM Day! 🚀 Today, we celebrate the incredible world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. 🧪💻🔬🌿 Join us in sharing your favorite STEM moments, stories, or even a simple "Thank You" to the STEM educators and professionals who make it all possible in the comments below. #STEMDay #CelebrateMath

Selah Bah like many other Black girls have historically been underrepresented in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields, facing barriers such as lack of access to resources and opportunities, discrimination, and stereotypes. However, there is a growing movement to encourage and support black girls in pursuing STEM pathways. P-TECH's replication in 15 states in the United States and 28 countries around the world is important in this movement to encourage underrepresented students in pursuing STEM pathways. https://lnkd.in/e5A59DFr #weareptech #skillsbuild #skillsfirst #skills2030 MDRC P-TECH 9-14 Evaluation New findings in this report indicate that the P-TECH model increased students' postsecondary degree completion, particularly for male students, and boosted internship and dual enrollment rates, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://lnkd.in/g6-DEfQB www.ptech.org

#EDTECHWEEK2023 #Session 🚀 Fostering Vocational Identity and STEM Equity: Inspiring Black and Latino Students in CTE Education! 📚 By Dr. Tameka Pierre-Louis, Assoc. AIA, EdD The panel session was a deep dive into shaping CTE to align with students' identities, skills, and passions. Alex Tsado’s key takeaways are: 🌟 CTE is not just about celebrating Black excellence; it's about empowering students to be critical thinkers and change-makers in their communities. 🌆 🌟Vocational identity development is crucial. Linking academic interests with real-world applications bridges the gap between traditional subjects and CTE. 🎯 🌟Role models matter! Bringing in professionals from diverse fields can inspire students and show them what's possible. 👩🔬👨💻 🌟Don't underestimate the power of socialization skills—teaching teamwork, feedback, and presentation etiquette equips students for success. 💼 🌟Start early! Even playful activities like dressing up can spark curiosity and set students on a path to success. 🧪🔍 Let's empower our future leaders through CTE. This session mirrors the work of our longtime partners, Alliance4ai Futuremakers program, with 20-student clubs across universities, ensuring students with origins from Africa and Latin America are empowered to lead prosperous careers in AI and Disruptive tech. Together, we can create brighter opportunities and futures! 💪🌟 #EducationMatters #CTEforSuccess #EmpowerStudents #EdTechWeekNYC #EdTech @edtechweek Selma Bartholomew, Ph.D. Dr. Asya J. Le-Marie Thompson Ash Kaluarachchi Jessie Keating

Black Children Are Highly Interested In STEM Careers—They Just Lack Early Access, According To New Data Black children are interested in careers in STEM, but access gaps make it a bit harder for their dreams to become a reality. Or at least that the gist of a recently released report from tech skills platform YouScience® and Black Girls Do STEM, a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to further Black STEM representation. 2024 Black Students and STEM Report focuses on what we have long-known: there are significant career exposure gap exists due to underrepresentation in STEM careers, not a lack of interest from Black children. Click to read the article: https://lnkd.in/ev9FWcMT ZVVT activities in 2024. For more info see in the comments the links: 1. May 17: Plannen doe je zo! Basistraining Time Management. 👇️ 2. May 24: IT event Unlocking Hidden Talents. Earlybird tickets en Student tickets available👇️ 3. May 31: Introduction session: Cybersecurity and the career opportunities 👇️ 4. June 8: Introduction workshop Robotics 👇️ 5. June 19: LinkedIn Kickstart: De Fundamenten voor Jouw Professionele Succes 👇️ 👉If you like this post, please share. 🚀 #stichtingzvvt #zwartevrouwenvoortechnologie #zwartevrouwen #vrouwenindeict #ict #zvvt #tech #techjobs #werkendevrouwen #technology #stem #blackchildren #newdata

As a high school youth, the idea of a tech career was introduced and I made a decision to have technology as a career. Issues surrounding the decision: (1) where should I go to school when my family said I couldn't leave the city for college, (2) a first generation college student with minimal support systems (still experienced by many of our youth today), (3) the requirement for an undergrad degree in math (I love numbers but a Bachelor's in math was overwhelming), (4) the lack of funds for the advanced degree required (yes, this used to be a requirement for Computer Science degrees 😄), (5) life happens - single parenthood, and finally (6) few role models or mentors in the industry to help guide me along the way. Even with the issues, I experienced twenty plus years in an exciting and financially rewarding technology career. Students today still experience some of these issues. WeCode KC provides an opportunity removing the lack of knowledge about how to enter the industry without the college degree and has industry experts to serve as instructors, role models, and mentors to develop the skills needed without being away from home. More importantly, WeCode KC is providing KC with a #diversifiedtech pool of talent! Thank you for your efforts!