4th Annual STEM Education Conference

As educators understanding and confronting racial microaggressions in STEM is critical if we are to be the change needed to tackle systemic racism and achieve equity. The political climate and civil unrest in our country highlight that racism runs deep and there is still much work to be done. The 4th Annual STEM Conference poses the question of how will we respond when the next generations’ children ask ”What did you do?” This question is a call to action for educators to understand the significant role that racial microaggressions play in perpetuating racism both in and out of the classroom. We as educators must be intentional and confront racial microaggressions and ensure that all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential in STEM. Confronting racial microaggressions and discrimination is essential to promoting equity and social justice in the classroom and broadening participation in STEM.