Diversity and Mentorship in STEM

The video discusses the speaker's journey in STEM, highlighting the challenges faced due to lack of diversity and inclusion. It emphasizes the importance of mentorship, community support, and leadership in fostering change. The speaker calls for conscious efforts to address bias and create opportunities for all, advocating for a more inclusive and diverse scientific community.

What early influences inspired the speaker's interest in science?

• Cartoons featuring magic

• Historical figures

• Family members

• Science fiction novels

What is a significant barrier to diversity in the scientific community?

• Historic inequities and inequalities

• Lack of funding

• Limited access to technology

• Insufficient research opportunities

How did the scientific community respond to the speaker's request for mentorship?

• They provided mixed responses

• They discouraged the speaker

• They unanimously supported it

• They ignored the request

What is the role of mentorship in achieving diversity in STEM?

• It is a barrier to diversity

• It is irrelevant

• It is a catalyst for change

• It is a minor factor

What should teachers focus on to facilitate change in STEM?

• Providing equal opportunities

• Ignoring student differences

• Focusing solely on grades

• Promoting competition

How can bias be addressed in the STEM community?

• Through awareness and feedback

• By avoiding discussions

• By ignoring it

• Through strict regulations

What is a simple action to reduce bias in the workplace?

• Ignoring differences

• Avoiding feedback

• Correcting name pronunciation

• Focusing on personal achievements

What is the most effective way for leaders to achieve change?

• By limiting employee input

• By maintaining the status quo

• By focusing on profits

• By building opportunity into the work environment

What percentage of the speaker's mentors felt overlooked in their careers?

• 25%

• 50%

• 65%

• 80%

What is the speaker's final call to action for the audience?

• To ignore diversity issues

• To focus on individual success

• To prove that diversity makes STEM better

• To maintain current practices