“To address this, we developed a national community of practice to promote LGBTQ inclusion in STEM, and one of our core activities is to bring Safe Zone Ally training workshops to the engineering community via webinars and workshops at professional society meetings and college campuses,” said Farrell. “Our project is building a community of individuals who are committed to promoting LGBTQ+ inclusion in STEM fields.”
Now in its fourth year, the annual showcase will feature more than 200 innovative projects aimed at improving STEM learning and teaching that have been funded by the National Science Foundation and other federal agencies. During the weeklong event, researchers, practitioners, policy makers and members of the public are invited to view the short videos, discuss them with the presenters online and vote for their favorites.
“Through our education efforts and Safe Zone workshops, we are helping to build inclusive classrooms and workplaces in STEM departments across the country that are welcoming individuals of all identities, where everyone can thrive and contribute to their fullest potential,” said Farrell.
The theme for this year’s event is “Transforming the Educational Landscape.” Video presentations cover a wide range of topics, including science, mathematics, computer science, engineering, cyberlearning, citizen science, maker spaces, mentoring, informal learning, professional development, research and evaluation, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and the Common Core. The videos highlight initiatives for students of all ages, from kindergarten through graduate school, as well as those for adult learners.
The STEM for All Video Showcase is created and hosted by TERC, a non-profit, research and development organization located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. TERC partners with six NSF-funded resource centers: MSPnet, CADRE, CAISE, CIRCL, STELAR, CS for All Teachers. The showcase is funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation (#1642187).