Margaret-Ann Armour and WISEST – an incredible legacy in advancing women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and the work still to do
| Autor: | Lianne Lefsrud, Lisa M. Willis, Nicole L. Wilson, Fervone Goings, Ale Equiza |
|---|---|
| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
| Předmět: |
ComputingMilieux_THECOMPUTINGPROFESSION
Armour Chemistry 05 social sciences Organic Chemistry 050109 social psychology General Chemistry Unconscious bias Catalysis ComputingMilieux_GENERAL Work (electrical) 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences Women in science Engineering ethics 050104 developmental & child psychology Mathematics |
| Zdroj: | Canadian Journal of Chemistry. 99:646-652 |
| ISSN: | 1480-3291 0008-4042 |
| Popis: | Dr. Margaret-Ann Armour was a visionary and leader in addressing the issue of gender inclusivity and discrimination in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). She was instrumental in creating WISEST — Women in Scholarship, Engineering, Science, and Technology — in 1982, which was one of the first programs in Canada intentionally designed to increase the participation of women and girls in STEM career paths. Since then, this innovative organization has designed several programs featuring hands-on learning and mentoring that reduce barriers and empower people from underrepresented and marginalized groups to pursue education and careers in STEM fields. This review provides a template for WISEST programs, discusses their impact on diversity in STEM, and highlights the work still to be done. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
| Externí odkaz: |
|