Join us as we delve into the crucial role of caregivers in fostering girls' interest, confidence, and success in STEM. In this episode, we explore the invaluable contributions of caregivers in creating a vibrant learning ecosystem for girls. Discover how caregivers can inspire and support girls in their STEM journey at home, providing the necessary guidance, encouragement, and resources. We'll discuss practical strategies and insights to nurture girls' STEM interests, cultivate their curiosity, and empower them to pursue STEM pathways. Together, let's unlock the power of caregivers in shaping a future where girls thrive in STEM.
- Can Boys and Girls Learn Better Together? by Linda Kekelis for Huffington Post
- Vroom @joinvroom has 1000+ tips to turn everyday moments with children, infant to 5 years, into brain-building moments
- Ready4K @Ready4K is an evidence-based family engagement curriculum delivered via text messages. The ideas are easy to fit into everyday activities in the home and on the go.
- STEMIE @stemiiee is a national center partnering to build knowledge on STEM learning for children ages birth to 5, especially those with disabilities.
Research, Girls and STEM
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Gender stereotypes about intellectual ability emerge early and influence children’s interests by Lin Bian, Sarah-Jane Leslie, and Andrei Cimpian in Science
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Researchers looked at how early STEM stereotypes begin for kids. They found them every step of the way by Jackie Mader on research from Allison Master, Andrew Meltzoff, and Sapna Cheryan in the Hechinger Report
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Parents as Learning Partners in the Development of Technological Fluency by Brigid Barron, Caitlin Kennedy Martin, Lori Takeuchi, and Rachel Fithian
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Changing the Game for Girls in STEM: Findings on High Impact Programs and System-Building Strategies by Kara Sammet and Linda Kekelis for STEM Next
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Digital Youth Divas Parents as Learning Partners Support Roles and Parents as Learning Partners Reflection Worksheet
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The Family Engagement Project shares white papers, case studies, blogs, and promising practices from STEM Next
Learnings from Techbridge Girls
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Parent Engagement Key for Girls: Key for Girls in STEM ETR blog
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Changing the Game in STEM with Family Engagement: A White Paper for Practitioners and Field by Kara Sammet and Linda Kekelis for STEM Next
Capacity building with STEM Next
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Consistently “Invisible” Family Engagement by Ekuwah Mends Moses
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STEM Family Engagement: A Planning Tool by Institute for the Study of Resilience in Youth for STEM Next
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Field Guide: How to Host a Community of Practice by Linda Kekelis and Bunmi Esho for STEM Next
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The Essential Funders’ Guide to STEM-Focused Family Engagement by Kathleen Traphagen, Kara Sammet, and Linda Kekelis for STEM Next
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Welcome Back to Afterschool 2022 by Linda Kekelis and Ron Ottinger for STEM Next
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Reimaging Family Engagement Spotlights by Patty Allen and Gil Noam for STEM Next
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Set a Place at the STEM Table for Youth with Disabilities and Their Families by Linda Kekelis for STEM Next
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Listening: The “Secret Sauce” for Impactful Family Engagement by Linda Kekelis for STEM Next
Bunmi Esho
Family Engagement Advisor STEM Next
Bunmi Esho is part of the leadership team of the Endless OS Foundation where she leads the strategy and execution for outreach initiatives. Prior to EOSF, Bunmi was Director of Strategic Partnerships at Techbridge Girls, leading the strategy for building national partnerships and also served as the California Executive Director, leading program operations, fundraising and strategic planning for the California region. Bunmi is committed to empowering youth to see themselves in STEM as a STEM graduate herself.
Before TBG, Bunmi lived in Southeast Asia leading education programs and managing teams with local nonprofits, schools and the first and only Science Center in Cambodia, Kids City Asia, as Program Director. Ms. Esho has years of experience in the corporate, nonprofit and education sectors in the United States and Cambodia. She is an active philanthropist and community leader, with past leadership roles at the Urban League of San Diego County, Women Give San Diego and Mission Valley Sunset Rotary Club, Education Co-Chair with the Full Circle Fund, and current roles as RightOn! Education Advisor, Christensen Institute Social Capital R&D Project Advisor and Steering Committee Member for the National Academy of Engineering’s EngineerGirl. She is a recent 4.0 Fellow and 4.0 Angel Syndicate.
Bunmi holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and M.Ed. from the University of Arizona. She loves road trips and has traveled cross-country through the US and abroad.
Connect with Bunmi Esho
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunmiesho/
Linda Kekelis
Family Engagement Advisor, STEM Next
Dr. Linda Kekelis is an advisor for STEM Next Opportunity Fund with a lifelong passion for ensuring that all youth, particularly girls and underrepresented youth, have access to opportunities in STEM. Parent engagement has been part of Linda’s life work. As the Founder and former CEO of Techbridge Girls, she made family engagement one of the vital elements of the program and throughout her tenure committed resources to measure impact and better understand how to serve the needs of families. Linda advises STEM organizations on empowering families and shares research and resources with them. Linda also supports girl-serving organizations and advises the National Academy of Engineering’s EngineerGirl and LinkEngineering. Her expertise in research and practice supports parents, educators, and role models. Linda has a master’s degree in Linguistics from the University of Southern California and a doctorate in Special Education from the University of California, Berkeley.
Connect with Linda Keklis
Twitter: @LindaKekelis
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-kekelis-50796635/
Nancy Scales-Coddington
Nancy Scales-Coddington is passionate about creating dynamic partnerships and engagement opportunities, bringing awareness to STEM projects that broaden participation of traditionally marginalized audiences. She has worked as a STEM advocate in museums, classrooms, and public media for over twenty-three years. She is an award-winning producer, pushing boundaries in digital and social media content. Nancy is a science communicator, practicing, teaching, and lecturing at universities and organizations globally.
She has served as a science advisor and trainer on museum exhibits and PBS series including Climate Change, SciGirls, Hero Elementary, and Mashopolis. She has been part of the Science Teachers Association of New York State for over a decade, serving in various roles. Sharing how girls can reach their potential through a variety of available STEM career paths is at the heart of her work. Nancy calls the Finger Lakes of New York home, residing in Ithaca where you can find her outside hiking with her dog, paddling, or skiing.
