Parking Lot Speech
STEM education is important to include in schools because STEM concepts prepare students for a wide variety of careers by emphasizing critical thinking and problem-solving. Programs emphasizing STEM concepts and careers are important especially for young women. In many STEM fields, like engineering and applied mathematics, women are underrepresented. Studies have shown that applying programs that improve attitudes toward women in STEM and exposing young girls to woman role models and mentors in STEM fields can improve these statistics. The other upside of these types of programs is that they don't need to be a huge undertaking. Programs that improve attitudes toward women in STEM or expose girls to appropriate role models can begin with a classroom visit from a woman in a STEM field.
How has your "parking lot speech" changed? How has it been reinforced through your research and conversations? Are you ready to deliver it?
My parking lot speech has changed to incorporate the issue of women in STEM. This concept especially has been developed by my research which has opened my eyes to the various STEM fields that have a low proportion of women. My research has also reinforced my knowledge on the subject and given me real details to back up my ideas. I believe I am ready to deliver this speech because it is something that I am knowledgable and passionate about.
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