New Pathways to STEM: Increasing Access and Opportunity in Science Education

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or STEM, has the power to inspire and the power to change the world. But those world-changing opportunities have not consistently reached enough of our learners, and the pathway to careers in STEM has not been fully accessible to all of the talented problem solvers the world needs. Now, with online learning and new digital tools rapidly advancing, educators, learners, job seekers, and industry professionals can help to expand access to STEM education and create a more inclusive and equitable STEM workforce by embracing these new tools, resources, and ways of learning.

On November 9, 2021, a broad-ranging panel conversation with expert stakeholders about the evolution and impact of STEM education and career pathways, as well as the critical gaps and emerging opportunities that currently exist in the world of STEM.

This event is presented by Harvard in the Community and LabXchange.

Moderator:
Bridget Terry Long, Dean of the Harvard Graduate School of Education

Panel:
Martin West, Academic Dean and Henry Lee Shattuck Professor of Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education
Dr. Joseph L. Graves Jr., Professor of Biological Sciences, Department of Biology, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Faculty Steering Committee, LabXchange’s Racial Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Science Education Initiative
Mike Edmondson, Vice President, Global Field Excellence and Commercial, Diversity Inclusion & Belonging, Amgen Black Employee Network
Amanda Dillingham, Program Director of Science and Biology Teacher, East Boston High School