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WSTEM : THE WOMEN IN STEM GROUP Francesca Catalano, Ph.D Associate Dean, Math, Science and Engineering Kankakee Community College
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Page 1: WSTEM THE WOMEN IN STEM GROUP - The League for … in STEM.pdf · 2017-02-13 · WSTEM: THE WOMEN IN STEM GROUP Francesca Catalano, Ph.D Associate Dean, Math, Science and Engineering

WSTEM: THE WOMEN IN STEM GROUP

Francesca Catalano, Ph.D

Associate Dean, Math, Science and Engineering

Kankakee Community College

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THE PROBLEM

http://curt-rice.com/2014/07/24/infographic-are-stereotypes-keeping-women-away-from-science/

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THE PROBLEM

https://www.ncwit.org/infographic/3435

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FOCUS ON THE SOLUTION –WHAT CAN I DO?

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MISSIONS OF WSTEM –ENGAGE ALL POPULATIONS

• M1: Encourage young girls to math and science

• M2: Support university students as they train

within STEM disciplines

• M3: Reduce the leaky pipeline of women who are

established practitioners/faculty members

…. Solutions overlap!

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M1: GIRLS AND MATH/SCIENCE WHAT HAPPENS IN 6TH GRADE?

• Loss of confidence and interest

• Girls are more relational

• Conformity

• Stereotypes/assumptions/expectations

http://www.davidsongifted.org/Search-Database/entry/A10852

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M1: GIRLS AND MATH/SCIENCE WHAT CAN WE DO?

• Challenge any bias,

misconceptions and

stereotypes

• Engage insecurity

• Praise skills

http://www.davidsongifted.org/Search-Database/entry/A10852

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M1: GIRLS AND MATH/SCIENCE CONNECT AND MENTOR

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M1: WHAT HAS WSTEM DONE?

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M1: GIRLS AND MATH/SCIENCE INTERVIEWS

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M1: GIRLS AND MATH/SCIENCE OUTREACH

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M1: GIRLS AND MATH/SCIENCE OUTREACH

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M1: GIRLS AND MATH/SCIENCE NEWSLETTERS

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M2: SUPPORTING UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: ONE ON ONE RELATIONSHIPS

• Email from yesterday from a student officer who is changing her major to physics:

"You've helped me realize what I want to do with my life more than most anyone I've met and I thank you for it."

• Student in 2015 who flew in from Okinawa for graduation.

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M2: SUPPORTING UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: SEMINAR SERIES

• Alternative Careers for STEM graduates

• IT Seminar Series

• Wellness Seminar Series

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M2: SUPPORTING UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: SCIENCE ANNIVERSARY BLOG SERIES

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M2: SUPPORTING UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: OUTREACH

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M2: SUPPORTING UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: OUTREACH

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M2: SUPPORTING UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: RAISING SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS

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M3: REDUCING THE LEAKY PIPELINE: BOOK CLUBS

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M3: REDUCING THE LEAKY PIPELINE: SEMINARS/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Creating a Healthy Work/Life Balance

• Networking-- Building Relations for Success

• Jefferson County Middle School PD “STEMDay”

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M3: REDUCING THE LEAKY PIPELINE OF WOMEN PROFESSIONALS

• Mentoring Circle

• Support professional women group outside of

STEM

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ALL THREE MISSIONS:SOCIAL MEDIA

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ALL THREE MISSIONS:SOCIAL MEDIA

• Twitter: @W_STEM @DrCatalano

• LinkedIn Group: @wSTEM

• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wstem/

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DO JUST ONE THING