Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Democratizing STEM aims to make science education, research, and career pathways more inclusive and accessible. This article examines how democratization strategies like MOOCs, portable research tools, and interdisciplinary collaborations can increase STEM engagement and diversity. By expanding educational resources and career opportunities, democratization can address workforce disparities and advance scientific literacy. The paper calls for substantial support from various sectors to create democratization metrics and strategies, enabling broad and meaningful participation in STEM fields.
Author: Lawrence O Flowers
Institution: Saint Augustine's University
Language: English
Subfield: Safety Research
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
Funder: National Science Foundation
Awards: Targeted Infusion Project: Microbiome Data Science Infusion to Improve Undergraduate Research, Pedagogy, and Workforce Preparation, Planning Proposal: Saint Augustine's University STEM Ecosystem Analysis, Broadening Participation Research Project: Examining the Effects of a STEM Career Readiness Model to Enhance Underrepresented Minority Employment Opportunities
OpenAlex ID: W4403797151