| This webcast is designed to provide an overview of the need, rationale, and research behind embedding certain strategies into science learning opportunities. Two leaders in gender and science, Dale McCreedy and Maryann Stimmer, will highlight several exemplary programs and their impacts.
Dale McCreedy is Director of Gender and Family Learning Programs at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. She has pioneered the development of science museum program structures and resources to encourage girls and young women in science through collaboration with local and national partner organizations. Maryann Stimmer is Coordinator of Science Programs at the Educational Equity Center at the Academy for Educational Development (EEC@AED) and Science Manager at The After-School Corporation (TASC). She is currently leading an initiative at TASC to build comfort and confidence in afterschool staff to deliver quality afterschool science and math experiences. |
