October 13th, 2017 | RESEARCH
In this case study, we highlight the work of the Bay Area STEM Ecosystem, which aims to increase equity and access to STEM learning opportunities in underserved communities. First, we lay out the problems they are trying to solve and give a high level overview of the Bay Area STEM Ecosystem’s approach to addressing them. Then, based on field observations and interviews, we highlight both the successes and some missed opportunities from the first collaborative program of this Ecosystem. Both the successes of The Bay Area STEM Ecosystem--as well as the partners’ willingness to share and examine where they have room for refinements--illustrate the exemplary practice, leadership, and growth mindset of this group.
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Linda Kekelis, Author, STEM Next Opportunity FundKara Sammet, Author, STEM Next Opportunity Fund
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Access and Inclusion: Black | African American Communities | Ethnic | Racial | Hispanic | Latinx Communities | Low Socioeconomic Status | Urban | Women and Girls
Audience: Educators | Teachers | Elementary School Children (6-10) | Evaluators | Families | Learning Researchers | Middle School Children (11-13) | Museum | ISE Professionals | Parents | Caregivers | Pre-K Children (0-5)
Discipline: General STEM
Resource Type: Research | Research Case Study | Research Products
Environment Type: Community Outreach Programs | Informal | Formal Connections | K-12 Programs | Museum and Science Center Programs | Pre-K | Early Childhood Programs | Public Events and Festivals | Public Programs