Stages of STEM: Generations of Innovation

February 12, 2021 1:00 PM
(EST)

Summary

Join EarthEcho International for a conversation with women from all stages in their STEM careers. Experts will share their career pathways, challenges they’ve faced, and how attitudes towards women in STEM have changed over the years. Participants will learn about different STEM careers, opportunities for students interested in STEM, and have the opportunity to ask questions of our experts.

Guest Experts:
Lela Devine, High School Student and EarthEcho Youth Leadership Council Member
Amani Webber Schultz, Field School Student Researcher and CFO of Minorities in Shark Sciences
Dr. Julie Vecchio, Fisheries Biologist, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Dr. Shefali Mehta, Environmental and Agricultural Economist and Founder of Open Rivers

This session is part of the 2021 National Biodiversity Teach-In, a yearly series of free biodiversity webinars organized by students for students. View the entire NBTI schedule at https://nationalbiodiversityteachin.com/.

Panelists

Stages of STEM: Generations of Innovation

Women in STEM

Guest Experts:
Lela Devine, High School Student and EarthEcho Youth Leadership Council Member
Amani Webber Schultz, Field School Student Researcher and CFO of Minorities in Shark Sciences
Dr. Julie Vecchio, Fisheries Biologist, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Dr. Shefali Mehta, Environmental and Agricultural Economist and Founder of Open Rivers

Join EarthEcho International for a conversation with women from all stages in their STEM careers. Experts will share their career pathways, challenges they’ve faced, and how attitudes towards women in STEM have changed over the years. Participants will learn about different STEM careers, opportunities for students interested in STEM, and have the opportunity to ask questions of our experts.

Classroom Resources

STEMExplore Mentor Reflection Guide

Use this worksheet to allow students to reflect on their experience with a STEMExplore mentor after a Virtual Career Connection.

Science Standards