Equity and Inclusion in STEM Intro Courses, Followed by EER Social Hour
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
3:30 - 4:20 pm (seminar) and 4:30-5:20 (social hour)
Duderstadt 1180
North Campus
Professor Timothy A. McKay
Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Physics, Astronomy, Education; Director of the Digital Innovation Greenhouse
University of Michigan
DESCRIPTION:
Equity and inclusion are central goals for educational institutions. Are these goals being met? Looking back, I'll describe studies which revealed a pattern of gendered performance differences in large foundational courses, both at Michigan and at an array of other Universities. I'll also talk about pursuing solutions: how we use tools like ECoach, both to learn more and to experiment with possible interventions. Looking forward, I will describe an emerging national collaboration, dedicated to the pursuit of equity and inclusion in STEM courses, and describe how students, faculty, and staff here at Michigan can get involved.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH:
Timothy McKay: Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Physics, Astronomy, and Education at the University of Michigan. McKay's team uses observational and experimental data to probe the growth of cosmic structure, the expansion history of the universe, equity in STEM education, and the nature of the liberal arts. His current focus is on using data to support generational reform of large foundational STEM classes, both at UM and nationwide.
