Changing the Face of STEM — and Helping Black Students Aim for the Stars

Changing the Face of STEM — and Helping Black Students Aim for the Stars

March is National STEM Month — a time to celebrate innovation and inspire future scientists, engineers and innovators. As teachers look to the future of STEM education, schools must ensure that students from all backgrounds have the opportunity to pursue their STEM dreams. For Black students, in particular, the path to STEM careers has often been hindered by a lack of representation and access. Growing up, I didn’t see many people who looked lik…