The company is on the forefront of promoting STEM education among young people, focusing on both women in the field and helping high school students find their calling. The Taskforce is directed to make recommendations to increase the participation and interest of women in STEM and related disciplines, to provide support for faculty members to successfully navigate career pathways through the ranks to full professorship, to broaden the participation of underrepresentedwomen in STEM, and to facilitate professional development and leadership roles for women at Kent State University. The Kent State NSF- IDEAL (Institutions Developing Excellence in Academic Leadership) team, working with VP Alfreda Brown, DEI, and Co- Chair of the Taskforce, synthesized and sharpened these recommendations for 2. Fall Implementation. Recommendations Regarding Faculty. Potential action items have been identified to improve representation, equity, and advancement of KSU women, including underrepresented faculty members, in STEM disciplines. Task Force Recommendations are consistent with a number of Kent State. The Taskforce base these recommendations on an understanding that gender and diversity barriers in higher education are impediments recognized nationally, while some may be more unique to KSU.
New programs promote STEM education for young women on ResearchGate, the professional network for scientists.The following recommended action items address gender and diversity barriers and promote equity for STEM faculty. This should be a long- term, sustainable program that includes a mentor coordinator position, professional development of expert faculty mentors, and certification of KSU coaches. The following action items are designed to increase representation, persistence, and sustainability of women including underrepresented students. We envision the STEM Student Center increasing awareness of opportunities in STEM (internships, study/work abroad, career, conferences, and research) and providing advice on STEM curriculum requirements, plans of study, graduate program preparation, and ongoing support including leadership development opportunities. Mary Ann Stephens, has created the new Graduate Dean. We recommend a similar funding program that encourages the success of women including underrepresented STEM students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Life Sciences, Earth Sciences, etc.).
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