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You Belong, and You Are Not Special

UNDERREPRESENTED IN THE STEM PIPELINE

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Overview

    • Much ado about diversity, equity and inclusion
    • Dining room table conversation
    • Tactical techniques that are proven successful
    • The Hope - move from tolerance to genuine respect

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Agenda

  • Welcome & Overview
    • Moderator – Dr. Hugh Jack
    • Facilitator – Kim W. Gaines, MS EE
  • Ground Rules
  • Panelists
    • Dr. DeLester Brown, Jr.
    • Dr. Natalie Johnson
  • Q & A
  • Wrap-up & Final Thoughts

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Today’s Ground Rules

  • 1. Be open & present in the conversation
  • 2. Set aside preconceived notions & biases
  • 3. Recognize the audience is not monolithic
  • 4. Practice vulnerability
  • 5. Recognize impact over intent
  • 6. This conversation is a start
  • 7. “When you see something, say something”
  • Last… focus on your locus of control

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… “Everybody think it’s a big deal to see me do what I do. But it’s normal to me. I’ve been doing it for a while.”

  • DARNELL ROGERS (DIVISION I POINT GUARD, UMBC)

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A Story

  • ONCE UPON A TIME …

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Delester Brown, Jr., DCS

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Delester Brown, Jr., DCS is a DoD Civilian that currently holds the title of Branch Chief, GS-14. He has a DCS – Computer Science (Information Assurance), MS in Network and Communications Management, BS – Electronic Engineering Technology and AAS in Mechanical Engineering Technology. His current work and research focuses on emerging technologies like the Cloud, BYOD, Data analytics, etc. Most of his career has been spent working in the telecom industry, developing and sustaining 4GLTE infrastructures for various Fortune 500 clients.

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Natalie Johnson, PhD

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Natalie Johnson, Ph.D., is Department Chair and Professor of Mathematics at National Louis University. A recent retiree of IL School District 204, she served as a CollegeBoard© AP Advocate for students and a mentor to new teachers. In 2019, she received the U.S. Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, the nation’s highest honor for teachers of STEM. She continues to serve as NOYCE Scholar Mentor Leader and Education Advisory Board member for Lewis University.

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Q & A

  • If you could give one “How” on increasing representation in the STEM pipeline, particularly engineering technology, what would it be? Why? What impact has been observed using your “How”?

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Final Remarks

  • Remember this conversation is a start
  • Be comfortable with being uncomfortable
  • Deliberate effort is okay and should be mutually beneficial
  • Expansion of individual’s worldview
  • There is room for everyone’s brightness to shine
  • Remember – I belong and I’m not special just like you!

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Opportunities

  • Virtual Student Federal Service: VSFS Flexible internship program (Nonpaid)

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  • DoD STEM Scholarships
  • https://dodstem.us/stem-programs/scholarships

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  • DoD SMART Scholarship
  • https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart

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RESOURCES

    • Charleston, L. J., George, P. L., Jackson, J. F., Berhanu, J., & Amechi, M. H. (2014). Navigating underrepresented STEM spaces: Experiences of Black women in US computing science higher education programs who actualize success. Journal of Diversity in Higher Education, 7(3), 166.

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    • Costner, K. L., Daniels, K., & Clark, M. T. (2010). The struggle will not continue: An examination of faculty attitudes toward teaching African American students. Journal of Black Studies, 41(1), 40-55.

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    • DiAngelo, R. (2018). White fragility: Why it's so hard for white people to talk about racism. Beacon Press.

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    • Van Thompson, C., & Schwartz, P. J. (2014). A new normal: Young men of color, trauma, and engagement in learning. New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2014(144), 49-58.

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RESOURCES CONTINUED

  • Hakanen, J. J., Bakker, A. B., & Schaufeli, W. B. (2006). Burnout and work engagement among teachers. Journal of school psychology, 43(6), 495-513.
  • Heffernan, M. (2011). Wilful blindness: Why we ignore the obvious. Simon and Schuster.
  • Hurtado, S., Newman, C. B., Tran, M. C., & Chang, M. J. (2010). Improving the rate of success for underrepresented racial minorities in STEM fields: Insights from a national project. New Directions for Institutional Research, 2010(148), 5-15.

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Thank you!

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