Scholarly Work - Education
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Item Montana STEM Summit 2023 Report: Growing STEM Learning Across the Big Sky(Montana State University, 2023-11) Taylor, Suzanne; Jameson, HeatherOn April 13, 2023, representatives from education, industry, non-profits and other institutions gathered in Helena, Montana to discuss how to better collaborate to advance STEM learning in the state (STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics). This report outlines the resources, barriers and ideas that were discussed at the Summit, and includes suggested next steps for growing STEM learning across the Big Sky State. The report can be used as a snapshot of the current state of STEM learning in Montana as well as a road map for prioritizing future STEM initiatives. Previous Montana STEM Summits were held in 2022, 2019 and 2017.Item Montana STEM Summit 2022 Report: Accessing STEM Learning Across the Big Sky(2022-10) Taylor, Suzanne; Olson, SavanahOn April 28, 2022, representatives from education, industry, non-profits and other institutions gathered virtually to discuss how to better collaborate to advance STEM learning in the state (STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics). This report outlines the resources, barriers and ideas that were discussed at the Summit, and includes suggested next steps for expanding STEM learning across the Big Sky State. The report can be used as a snapshot of the current state of STEM learning in Montana as well as a road map for prioritizing future STEM initiatives. Previous Montana STEM Summits were held in 2019 and 2017.Item Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in MSU Youth STEM Outreach(Montana State University, 2022-02) Meyerink, Monte; Taylor, Suzanne; Luo, FenqjenThis tool highlights exemplary practices for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) outreach programs for youth in informal/out-of-school-time setting. The tool is based on guiding questions for reflection and is designed to allow those who host university STEM outreach programs for youth to evaluate and modify their practices to improve DEI. We also call specific attention to challenges faced by youth who are typically under-served or under-represented in STEM along with suggestions from community educators.