Balancing academics and athletics at Amherst can be challenging, especially for first-year student-athletes adjusting to college life. This guide is here to connect you with the support, tools, and resources you need to succeed both in the classroom and in your sport….
Improving Student-Professor Communication Through Short-Term Learning Reflections and Midterm Feedback
HSTEM 2025 Project by Juli Keiper The goal of this HSTEM project is to examine the benefits of implementing more direct lines of communication between students and professors in the form of short-term learning reflections and mid-semester reflections. Short-term learning reflections, such as weekly reflections or one-minute sheets, can help students reflect on their own learning and can…
Fortalecando nuestras raíces: on being Latinx in the medical world
Ruth Manzanares details the experience of attending the 43rd Annual Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) Northeast Conference at Dartmouth, where the challenges and triumphs of Latinx individuals in the medical field were discussed. The conference highlighted topics such as healthcare access for undocumented Latinx individuals, the struggles of Latinx women in a predominantly white male field, and the importance of passion and perseverance in overcoming barriers to medical school. The author reflects on how the event fostered a sense of pride and solidarity among Latinx students pursuing medicine….
Orientation Workshop
Learn about an orientation program designed to help first-year students at Amherst College navigate STEM education, particularly in light of its historical challenges related to race and socio-economic status. The workshop encourages self-reflection and peer conversations about the role of academic interests, such as STEM, in shaping personal identities and experiences, with a focus on fostering inclusivity, addressing systemic barriers, and promoting retention in STEM fields. It also includes interactive activities to facilitate these discussions, with the ultimate goal of creating a supportive, inclusive academic environment at Amherst….
DEI Outline For Athletic Teams
A reader of this project will learn about the creation of a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) outline for varsity athletic teams at Amherst College, aiming to foster inclusivity and collaboration. The project emphasizes the importance of DEI education in athletic settings to improve performance and team cohesion, highlighting the role of recognition and belonging in preventing exclusion and enhancing athletes’ success. The outline encourages team-building, DEI-focused discussions on race, gender, and economics, and engagement with campus and community events….
Philosophy of Science
This document outlines a workshop proposal focused on exploring the philosophy of science through feminist and indigenous perspectives. It emphasizes the importance of valuing diverse ways of thinking and creating knowledge in STEM, challenging the dominance of Western scientific methods. The workshop aims to encourage participants to reflect on their own contributions and the value of inclusivity in shaping more equitable and innovative scientific communities….
From protest to progress through partnership with students: Being human in STEM (HSTEM)
Article that discusses lessons learned and recommendations for diversity and inclusion efforts in higher education, both in and beyond STEM, emphasizing the power of an initiative that was originated by and remains driven by student partners….
Editorial: Centering Humanism in STEM Education
This article examines the importance of integrating humanistic approaches within STEM fields to foster inclusive and equitable learning environments. It explores how humanism can be applied across various levels of the STEM ecosystem, including classrooms, non-classroom spaces, institutions, and cultural norms, to enhance student engagement and success….
Best Practices: Sample Workshop
A workshop with case studies created by the HSTEM 2016 student cohort to help participants understand that diversity in STEM is essential; that aspects of our identity whether race, gender, sexual preference, socioeconomic status, and previous academic background make each student unique. We need to recognize that we all come into learning space with biases and assumptions that affect the way we teach and learn. …