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…
How To Tackle Imposter Syndrome
A Four-Step Guide For Students by Yuen Azu ’23 This booklet aims to raise awareness of a common, yet under-spoken feeling that many students feel and provide on-campus resources for those who wish to seek help. Step 1: Define Imposter syndrome is an internal battle. This phenomenon describes when individuals doubt their accomplishments and have…
HSTEM Inclusive Curricular Practices Handbook
Inclusive practices in STEM for lecture and the laboratory (that work for ALL disciplines!) HSTEM began as a special topics course in the spring of 2016 with the goal of understanding and enhancing the STEM climate at Amherst College. Building on three semesters of HSTEM student efforts, a group of faculty and staff put together…
HSTEM Community Agreement (Example)
In our HSTEM Community, we all agree to the following: Note that this is a living document. It should be updated and added to as the semester progresses. Active Listening Skill Script from Bulaong Ramiz-Hall Agree Disagree Appreciate When you agree it is important to let people know and BUILD on their ideas (not just…