Exploring Intersectionality and Identity in STEM Education: Reflecting on the Experiences of Students of Color
Delve into the concept of intersectionality through the lens of STEM education for students of color. Engage in discussions, reflections, and activities aimed at understanding societal barriers, leveraging positive experiences, and seeking institutional support. Reflect on personal experiences, challenges, and accomplishments within a diverse academic environment.
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Realities of Being A (STEM) Student of Color Dr. Nancy Woods & Mary Darrow Week 3
Opener Research the idea of intersectionality coined by Dr. Kimberl Crenshaw. Find a picture of a floral bouquet that you like or you can be creative and draw your own. Use the floral bouquet as a graphic to describe your unique intersectionalities. Print a copy of your completed Intersectionality Bouquet and bring it to the Week 3 Community Building session.
Community Introductions Using your Intersectionality Bouquet, please introduce yourself to the community.
Discussion Prompts What is your conceptual understanding of intersectionality? What societal barriers exist as a result of your intersecting identities?
Video Watch the video. Pay attention to what emotions, feelings, experiences the video brings to mind. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhwwZEEp_Zw
Video Discussion What aspects, positive or negative, of the students experiences resonated with you? What have been your negative/positive experiences being a student of color at a predominantly white institution (PWI)? How have they overcome the negative experiences? How have you leveraged the positive experiences? What support from your institution and department would help improve your reality/experience as a student of color?
Whats Next? Read sections 6.1 and 6.2 of the article An examination of Black women's experiences in undergraduate engineering on a primarily white campus: Considering institutional strategies for changeby Emily Blosser Annotate the article
Assignment (Due, Monday, June 28, 2021 at 1:00pm) Think about your VSEER experience thus far. Write a journal reflection addressing: What you learned about the VSEER culture. What adjustments did you have to make to be successful? What were some struggles you experienced? What character traits helped you to overcome the struggle(s). In what ways did your cultural heritage and community help you cope with the challenges you faced? What was your biggest accomplishment? How did your cultural heritage and the communities (peer, faculty, family, etc.) around you contribute to your accomplishments?
