Tech Inclusion Solution: Day 26: Developing A STEM and ID (Innovation and Design) Lab Program For The K-12 Curriculum
100 Solutions to Diversity and Inclusion in tech.
Since the inaugural Tech Inclusion Conference in 2015 we have received and granted over 100+ scholarship applications to attendees. For each scholarship application we ask one simple question “What solutions would you like to see for diversity and inclusion in tech?” Below is a series leading up to the 2016 Tech Inclusion Conference of “100+ Solutions to Diversity and Inclusion in tech”. The Theme for Tech Inclusion 2016 Conference is Inclusive and Sustainable Innovation and will be held October 26th — 27th at the Innovation Hangar in San Francisco. Tech Inclusion Conference is presented by Google for Entrepreneurs. The conference will feature a career fair, a startup showcase and an tech innovation demo hall. Early Bird tickets are on sale now.
Solution: Developing A STEM and ID (Innovation and Design) Lab Program For The K-12 Curriculum
In tech I believe it is crucial to start tech education early on for K-12 curriculum. In order to thrive in the field of technology, students who come from low-income or first generation backgrounds need an introduction to the context in which they use technology and how they can influence innovation and policy in the future.
At Downtown College Prep, a non-profit charter school in San Jose, we are developing a STEM and ID (Innovation and Design) Lab Program for grades 6–8 in order for students to develop design thinking skills as well as discover their interests in tech and fabrication.
I am interested in this conference because these DCP programs are still in their beginning stages, and topics such as providing a STEM pipeline and how privilege and mental health play a role in the retention rate of minorities in the field can be a valuable resource for how we shape our programs.
Diversity and Inclusion In Tech Solution Submitted by Carolina
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