Diversity in STEM Books
Becoming Leaders: A Practical Handbook for Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology by
Becoming Leaders: A Practical Handbook for Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology, Second Edition is intended for people interested in the advancement of their own careers or in the development of human resources in their organization. Information is given in a reader-friendly format with easy-to-find bulleted lists supported by current research in sociology, education, and psychology. This second edition includes new information on implicit bias, other factors affecting leadership success, the impact of social media, management of diversity and inclusion initiatives, and creating respectful workplaces. Professional women in STEM, and managers interested in their progress, will quickly recognize the context of many of the information bytes and see the application in their own workplaces. This handbook provides readers with action plan elements for achieving important goals--both personal and organizational. A sample organizational leadership skills checklist is included. Chapters can be read in any order, with roadmaps for students, career women, faculty, and managers.
Call Number: ebookISBN: 9780784481998Publication Date: 2019-02-19
Black Man in a White Coat by Call Number: R154.T84 A3 2015 Peoria LibraryISBN: 9781250044631Publication Date: 2015-09-08
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by
Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer, yet her cells--taken without her knowledge--became one of the most important tools in medicine. The first "immortal" human cells grown in culture, they are still alive today, though she has been dead for more than sixty years. HeLa cells were vital for developing the polio vaccine; uncovered secrets of cancer and viruses; helped lead to in vitro fertilization, cloning, and gene mapping; and have been bought and sold by the billions. Yet Henrietta Lacks is buried in an unmarked grave. Her family did not learn of her "immortality" until more than twenty years after her death, when scientists began using her husband and children in research without informed consent. The story of the Lacks family is inextricably connected to the dark history of experimentation on African Americans, the birth of bioethics, and the legal battles over whether we control the stuff we are made of.
Call Number: RC265.6.L24 S55 2010ISBN: 9781400052172Publication Date: 2010-02-02
The Madame Curie Complex: the hidden history of women in science by Call Number: Q141 .D44 2010 East Peoria StacksISBN: 1558616136Publication Date: 2010-03-01
Making Black Scientists by
Historically black colleges and universities are adept at training scientists. Marybeth Gasman and Thai-Huy Nguyen follow ten HBCU programs that have grown their student cohorts and improved performance. These science departments furnish a bold new model for other colleges that want to better serve African American students.
Call Number: ebookISBN: 9780674916586Publication Date: 2019-08-13
Sexual Harassment of Women: Climate, Culture, and Consequences in Academic Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine by
Over the last several years, revelations of the sexual harassment experienced by women in the workplace and in academic settings have raised urgent questions about the specific impact of this discriminatory behavior on women and the extent to which it is limiting their careers. Sexual Harassment of Women explores the influence of sexual harassment in academia on the career advancement of women in the scientific, technical, and medical workforce. This report reviews the research on the extent to which women in the fields of science, engineering, and medicine are victimized by sexual harassment and examines the existing information on the extent to which sexual harassment in academia negatively impacts the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women pursuing scientific, engineering, technical, and medical careers. It also identifies and analyzes the policies, strategies and practices that have been the most successful in preventing and addressing sexual harassment in these settings.
Call Number: ebookPublication Date: 2018-09-01
Why do we need diversity in STEM?
Films
- Great Unsung Women of ComputingA 3-part series of extraordinary women in computer science, The Computers, The Coders, and The Future Makers.
- Big DreamThis film follows the intimate stories of seven young women who are breaking barriers and overcoming personal challenges to follow their passion in science, math, computing & engineering (STEM) fields.
Blogs/ Vlogs
- Voices - Scientific AmericanA blog hosted by the Scientific American discussing diversity in STEM fields.
- VanguardSTEM"#VanguardSTEM is an online network and empowered community of women of color, girls of color and non-binary people of color living at the intersections and thriving on the STEM frontier."
Organizations
- Advancing Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science"SACNAS is an inclusive organization dedicated to fostering the success of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans, from college students to professionals, in attaining advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in STEM."
- American Association of University WomenThe AAUW's mission is "To advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy."
- American Indian Science and Engineering Society"The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) is a national, nonprofit organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, First Nations and other indigenous peoples of North America in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) studies and careers."
- National Society of Black Engineers"With more than 500 chapters and nearly 16,000 active members in the U.S. and abroad, the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is one of the largest student-governed organizations based in the United States. NSBE, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1975, supports and promotes the aspirations of collegiate and pre-collegiate students and technical professionals in engineering and technology. NSBE’s mission is 'to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.'"
- Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Campaign"WISE enables and energises people in business, industry and education to increase the participation, contribution and success of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)."
Most colleges and universities have a WISE chapter available.
Terms for Researching
Examples of key terms to use while researching:
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Diversity in STEM
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Women in science
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Minorities in science
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Minorities in higher education
STEM Scholarship Resources
- CollegeScholarships.orgInformation about finding and applying for scholarships specifically for minorities.
- EngineerGirl - ScholarshipsA list of organizations that offer scholarships for women going into STEM careers.
- Hispanic Scholarship FundFounded in 1975, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) empowers Latino families with the knowledge and resources needed to successfully complete a higher education, and provides scholarships and support services to as many exceptional Hispanic American students as possible.
- National Action Council for Minorities in EngineeringNACME is the largest provider of college scholarships for underrepresented minorities pursuing degrees at schools of engineering.
- Thurgood Marshall College FundEstablished in 1987, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is the nation’s largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community.
Statistics
- Pew Research CenterPew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research. Pew Research Center does not take policy positions. It is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts.