Diversity in Stem - Analyzing Inequities Improving Opportunities in Education Workplace

This book surveys diversity in STEM fields and provides potential solutions to improve outcomes in education, industry, and society. The book identifies where issues around diversity in STEM exist, how they were created, and how they are being addressed in education and the workforce.

List of contents

0. Front Matter. 1. Historical Psychological Oppression of Marginalized Youth. 2. Limited Pipeline Resulting in Homogeneous STEM Environment. 3. The Impact of STEM Initiatives. 4. STEM Career Exploration: Economic Benefits. 5. Enriching the Culture Boosts Bottom Lines. 6. The Rapid Evolution of STEM: How to Account for Everyone. End Matter I. Conclusion. End Matter II. References.

About the author

Benjamin Blocker II has worked for over 25 years in Information Technology for corporate organizations, as well as an entrepreneur and instructor. Dr. Blocker's experience includes multimedia development, development of information systems, enterprise resource planning, and eLearning systems development. He also has experience with business analysis and business development as well as biomedical research relating to human physiology, agricultural science, and animal bioscience. His experience has involved clinical research as well as the development and implementation of related information systems and software. Dr. Blocker holds a Doctorate in Information Systems and Communications from Robert Morris University, as well as a Master of Software Engineering, Master of Science in Information Science, and a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences all from Pennsylvania State University.

Product details

• Authors: Benjamin Blocker, Benjamin Blocker II
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 04.09.2025
• EAN: 9781032592152
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3259215-2
• No. of pages: 160
• Series: What Every Engineer Should Know
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Social Aspects, SCIENCE / Ethics, Management: leadership & motivation, Management: leadership and motivation, Educational strategies & policy, Sales & marketing, Careers guidance, Adult education, continuous learning, Engineering: general, Sales and marketing, Educational strategies and policy