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The way we approach STEM influences its impacts on the world around us. Find materials that discuss the need to incorporate discussions on inequities in STEM, as well as ways to develop your vocabulary as you guide these conversations.

Whitey on the moon    Gill Scott Heron
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Sexual orientation and gender identity
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Sexual orientation and gender identity

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Intersectionality will save the future of science | Shawntel Okonkwo | TEDxUCLA
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Intersectionality will save the future of science | Shawntel Okonkwo | TEDxUCLA

If we want science and technology to truly change the world as it certainly can, we need to understand how overlapping forms of discrimination leave some people and perspectives out, and what it might look like to recognize and welcome inclusive participation. Shawntel Okonkwo is an award-winning Ph.D. Candidate in Molecular Biology and Gene Regulation at UCLA and the founder and creative director of wokeSTEM, a creative and afro-futuristic entity that uniquely intersects social justice, STEM and science communication​ while centering people of color. Shawntel’s unique background in being a first-generation born Nigerian-American woman, creative artist, Molecular Biologist, and public advocate has uniquely colored her trajectory through adversity and life’s lows to success as a critical ideator & truth-teller passionately pushing the envelope on conventional thinking and empathy in STEM. Shawntel Okonkwo is a PhD Candidate in Molecular Biology and Gene Regulation at UCLA and the founder and creative director of wokeSTEM, a creative and afro-futuristic consultancy that intersects social justice, STEM and science communication, while uniquely centering people of color. Shawntel’s unique background in being a first-generation born Nigerian-American, dancer, musician, artist, Molecular Biologist, and entrepreneur has uniquely colored her trajectory through adversity and life’s lows to success. She has secured over $500k in prestigious scholarships, fellowships (such as the National Science Foundation's GRFP and the Ford Predoctoral Fellowship) and awards ranging from scientific research at UCSF to public speaking to dance. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
What is Cultural Humility?
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What is Cultural Humility?

Cultural Competency and Cultural Humility regard learning about other cultures, controlling your biases, adapting your behaviors and communication style considering the background of people around you, and being aware of power imbalances and biases, and respecting others’ values. Both have the goal of using knowledge about different groups to inform how you interact with others. More free wellness resources: https://psychhub.com/mental-health-resources/wellness Expand the description to find a list of free, 24/7 hotlines, and text lines below. #CulturalHumility #MentalHealth #PsychHub __ Psych Hub is an educational service, and the information in this video is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you or someone you know are experiencing what you believe are mental health symptoms, please consult with a trained medical professional or a licensed mental health provider. We recommend consulting with a licensed mental health provider before trying any of the strategies mentioned in our materials. If you or someone you know is experiencing mental health-related distress (including thoughts of suicide or self-harm, mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress), please call 988 or visit your nearest emergency room. For information on how to find support and treatment, and hotlines for specific issues and audiences, visit https://psychhub.com/hotlines. 988 Lifeline Support for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis. Availability: 24/7/365 Call or text: 988 Chat: https://chat.988lifeline.org/ Website: https://988lifeline.org/ Ayuda en Español: 988, presione 2 o escriba ayuda sitio web: https://988lifeline.org/es/inicio/ Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Hearing Loss: https://988lifeline.org/deaf-hard-of-hearing-hearing-loss/ ASL Now: https://988.aslnow.io/phones/100030001/ TTY: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988 Crisis Text Line Availability: 24/7/365 US: Text HOME to 741741 CA: Text 686868 UK: Text 85258 Ireland: Text 50808 Website: www.crisistextline.org © 2021-2024 Psych Hub, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

How do we help redefine STEM?

Questions for Self-Reflection

  1. How often do you see a person who looks like you in a STEM career?
     

  2. How comfortable are you with calling yourself a scientist? Do you feel that you belong in STEM?
     

  3. Have you ever faced imposter syndrome?
     

  4. How do you think sexual orientation and gender identity affect someone's experience in STEM?
     

  5. How does scientific exploration leave certain communities behind?
     

  6. When you imagine a "high-tech" or "advanced" future, how does diversity fit into your vision? 

Questions for Action

  1. How can we uplift diverse voices in STEM?
     

  2. How can "progress" be inequitable? How can STEM begin to uplift disadvantaged communities?
     

  3. How must the STEM community address social inequities?
     

  4. Whose voices must be at the center of conversations about our future?
     

  5. What is your role in the movement to improve inclusivity in the STEM community?
     

  6. How can we act with empathy in order to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM?

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