STEM
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. The acronym refers to scientific and mathematics fields of study and careers. For more information, see the following sources:
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Science, Technology, Engineering and Math: Education for Global LeadershipThis information is from the U.S. Department of Education about STEM and federal STEM resources
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What is STEM?From USF's STEM Collaborative.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Resources
Books can be found as ebooks via the links provided or as print items in the USF Libraries. To access the ebooks, you will need to be logged into USF Libraries using your NetID. To log in using your NetID, follow this link: LOGIN
Barriers and Opportunities for 2-Year and 4-Year STEM Degrees by ISBN: 9780309373586Publication Date: 2016-05-18
Culturally Specific Pedagogy in the Mathematics Classroom by ISBN: 9780815368182Publication Date: 2018-11-06
Fostering Success of Ethnic and Racial Minorities in STEM by ISBN: 9781136589188Publication Date: 2013-05-07
Multicultural Perspectives in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in Higher EducationISBN: 9781786357069Publication Date: 2016-07-12
A Practical Guide to Gender Diversity for Computer Science Faculty by ISBN: 9781627050814Publication Date: 2013-04-01
STEM Road Map by Call Number: St. Petersburg Circulating Collection -- LB1585 .S748 2016ISBN: 9781138804234Publication Date: 2015-07-15
The databases below provide access to articles and other materials that could include information on diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM. A selection of specific articles are linked below the databases. Click on the square with an arrow icon next to each article to access the article. To access most of the resources, you will need to be logged into USF Libraries using your NetID. To log in using your NetID, follow this link: LOGIN
- Advances in Biochemical Engineering/Biotechnology This link opens in a new window
- AMS Journals [American Mathematical Society] This link opens in a new window
- Encyclopedia of Science, Technology, and Ethics This link opens in a new window
- Engineering Database This link opens in a new window
- GEOBASE This link opens in a new window
- GeoScienceWorld This link opens in a new window
- MathSciNet This link opens in a new window
- ScienceDirect This link opens in a new window
- Scopus This link opens in a new window
- Web of Science [formerly Web of Knowledge] This link opens in a new window
Bibliography
- #BlackInTheIvoryTwitter account that retweets and amplifies Black voices and experiences in Academia.
- Addressing STEM Culture and Climate to Increase Diversity in STEM DisciplinesFrom Higher Education Today, a blog by the American Council on Education. Written by Kimberly A. Griffin, an associate professor at the University of Maryland. 2018.
- ADVANCEGeo PartnershipA primary goal of this project is to improve workplace climate conditions by developing bystander intervention education for department heads, chairs, faculty and grad students to appropriately respond to and prevent sexual and other types of harassment and bullying in research environments.
- BioScience Talks: Race and STEM DiversityIn this episode of BioScience Talks, we are joined by Dr. Maria Miriti, whose recent article in BioScience, The Elephant in the Room: Race and STEM Diversity, discusses these shortcomings, their causes, and some of the ways in which they may be best addressed in the future.
- Building a Latino Wave in STEM The Hispanic community is under-represented in STEM majors and fieldsFrom U.S. News & World Report. 2016.
- Diversity in STEM - Important for Society, Good for BusinessBy Dr. Patty Lopez - Senior Platform Applications Engineer, Intel. 2017.
- Diversity in STEM: What It Is and Why It MattersBy Kenneth Gibbs Jr. on the Scientific American site. 2014.
- Diversity in the STEM workforce varies widely across jobsAn article by Cary Funk and Kim Parker from the Pew Research Center Social & Demographic Trends site. 2018.
- Inclusion of Diverse Groups in STEM Leads to Increased Creativity, InnovationFrom Insight Into Diversity online. 2017.
- Is This the Best Way to Increase Diversity in STEM?By Eric Iversen, VP for Learning and Communications at Start Engineering. 2019.
- A New Report Uses Data To Drive Diversity In STEM FieldsA Forbes article, written by Amy Blankson. 2018.
- WHY DIVERSITY IS CRITICAL FOR STEM INNOVATIONWritten for IGNITE (A Global Fund for Women Project), by Roxane Divol, the GM of Symantec's Trust Services. 2014.
- Women and minorities in STEMThese are resources for those that are interested in learning more about underrepresented minorities (URM) and women in STEM.