Abstract
Exposure to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers is essential for urban education in order to diminish deficit-based assumptions about who can succeed in STEM. Prepare2Nspire (P2N) acts as an extracurricular tutoring outlet for in-school mathematics learning as well as an opportunity for youth to become exposed to STEM careers through various methods. First, undergraduate mentutors of color represent a number of STEM academic majors. Second, P2N invites STEM professionals of color to discuss how they use various mathematics skills within their career. The purpose of introducing students of color to underrepresented college students and STEM professionals is to motivate participants to visualize themselves within these career fields and strive for excellence.
Document Type
Brief
DOI
10.5703/1288284317456
Recommended Citation
Forrester, Jessica V.; Covington Clarkson, Lesa M.; and Gullickson, Elena A., "Steppin' into the Future: Connecting BIPOC Youth to STEM Careers" (2022). Indiana STEM Education Conference. 3.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/instemed/2022/briefs/3
Included in
Engineering Education Commons, Science and Mathematics Education Commons, Science and Technology Studies Commons
Steppin' into the Future: Connecting BIPOC Youth to STEM Careers
Exposure to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers is essential for urban education in order to diminish deficit-based assumptions about who can succeed in STEM. Prepare2Nspire (P2N) acts as an extracurricular tutoring outlet for in-school mathematics learning as well as an opportunity for youth to become exposed to STEM careers through various methods. First, undergraduate mentutors of color represent a number of STEM academic majors. Second, P2N invites STEM professionals of color to discuss how they use various mathematics skills within their career. The purpose of introducing students of color to underrepresented college students and STEM professionals is to motivate participants to visualize themselves within these career fields and strive for excellence.