Jackie Shen Why this Workshop Over J-term in my sophomore year at Amherst College, I enrolled in a course called Being Human in STEM. Prior to the first class meeting, we were given an assignment which included a preliminary reflection on our identities and our roles in being human in STEM. The fourth question of…
Unsaid Thoughts: A Conversation on Class Dynamics
Rebecca Awuah & Lauren Ju Mainly, is STEM objective, and if not, is objectivity even realistically achievable? Sandra Harding and Helen Longino both emphasize the idea that science happens in conversation with society at large. In other words, science is not practiced by individuals but by social groups. Consequently, scientific knowledge can be better characterized…
Dear Human: Letters From an HSTEM Alumni
Lorelle Cortés SangHuman in STEM ‘J21 For Building a Basis January 19, 2021 Dear Human, The idea for these letters stems from a watershed moment. In the fall of this past year I finished my major requirements at Amherst and I broke down, but perhaps in the best way possible. I want to emphasize here…
Group Peer Tutoring: Reducing Belonging Uncertainty in Introductory STEM Courses
Claire Macero, HSTEM ’23S Themes: DEI, Outreach Disconnect Addressed: Advantages contributing to STEM success / Deficiency models often focus on individuals closing gaps Goal: This project will propose a group peer tutoring system to provide academic and social support to students who feel out of place in STEM. Outlining the Need The Leaky Pipeline in…