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Birds of a Feather

STEM Education and Training

Session: Birds of a Feather

62 - Amplifying the Voices of Multigenerational and Multidisciplinary STEM Evaluation Journeys - A Roundtable Bridge of Resources and Mentorship

Stream: Education and Learning

Friday, October 25, 2024
12:45 PM - 1:15 PM PST
Location: Exhibit Hall A
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Abstract Information: Increasing the awareness of diverse professionals for mentorship and resources in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) is an effective method in paving pathways for historically underrepresented students towards a STEM career. Shouldn’t this also be a method used for introducing evaluation professionals to the evaluation of STEM programs? This intentional roundtable presentation will highlight the skillsets, resources, and competencies necessary for new or emergent evaluators and those who want to pivot to a different evaluation market by allowing evaluators to show up as their whole-self. The presenters include STEM evaluators representing diverse racial/ethnic backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, disciplines, generational backgrounds, sectors, and more. They will share their journeys, challenges, success, and advice for evaluating STEM programs. Attendees will ponder thought-provoking questions about the evaluation of STEM programs. Lastly, attendees will receive a list of resources from each presenter to help with their journey in exploring or evaluating STEM programs.