Diversity in STEM: Expose Students to Future Career Possibilities From Your Classroom

Presented by Hall Davidson, Senior Director, Global Learning Initiatives, Discovery Education; and Amira Davis, Manager, Community Engagement – Social Impact, Discovery Education
Moderated by Cameron Waldo, Manager, Community Engagement, Discovery Education

Sponsored by Discovery Education

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In the words of Marian Wright Edelman, “You can’t be what you can’t see.” As documented by the U.S. Census Bureau (2020), women, Latine, Indigenous, and Black/African Americans are underrepresented in STEM. Many students in these underrepresented groups cite lack of representation and exposure as some of the reasons they don’t pursue careers in STEM.

Discovery Education has joined forces with global corporate and community partners to develop NO-COST curricula, classroom activities, and more that provide educators with the tools needed to expose students to career opportunities in STEM. Their content empowers students to consider options for the future while igniting their passion for STEM learning today.

In this edWebinar, presenters from Discovery Education explore their catalog of no-cost tools and discuss best practices for implementation in the classroom. Viewers leave with an understanding of:

• Diverse STEM professionals excelling in an array of STEM careers
• NO-COST high-quality digital programs supporting STEM engagement for underrepresented groups
• Project-based learning and ready-to-use resources for STEM lessons
• Free opportunities are available for students to interact with STEM professionals in real time

This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 educators and school and district leaders.

About the Presenters

Hall Davidson has worked from think tanks in Turkey to classrooms in Tennessee. A former K-12 bilingual middle school teacher, he became a leading guru of virtual environments, artificial intelligence, and mobile in science education. He serves on the ISTE board and taught on two college faculties for technology in teacher education.

Amira Davis’s passion for social responsibility, educational and economic advancement, and diversity, equity, and inclusion have been the impetus of her career. She currently serves as a Social Impact Marketing Manager for Discovery Education, where she assists in providing no-cost digital resources to educators, families, and students. She began her professional career as a high school teacher with Teach For America. Upon leaving the classroom, she transitioned into professional sports where she served MLB and NHL affiliate teams in community engagement roles that connected corporate partnerships, fan experience, and player relations. She developed various initiatives, events, and programs aimed at increasing engagement with and impact for communities of color. She’s an Atlanta, GA native who’s always shouting out her hometown. In her free time, you can catch her at an arts or sporting event or enjoying some delicious food.

About the Moderator

Cameron Waldo is a former kindergarten teacher and childhood wellness advocate. In his role at Discovery Education, he finds creative ways to bring educators together to provide tools that will help reach all learners.

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