Every student’s learning is shaped and informed by their background and experience. Yet often STEM students are expected to leave their unique selves outside the classroom. Acknowledging the humanness of scientists is important for the success and advancement of the field. Attend this session to learn the best practices of how students can find their place and selves within science.

Presentation resources:

• Presentation slides
• Learn more about the Being Human in STEM class and student projects:
  • U of U: Being Human in STEM- at the University of Utah- taught every Spring semester
    • Summary of 2025 HSTEM symposium and student projects
  • Being Human in STEM at Amherst College (where it is started) and other universities
• Books (free access through Marriott Library):
  • How to be an antiracist- I. X. Kendi
  • Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants- R. Kimmerer
• Documentaries
  • Picture a Scientist- free through Marriott Library
  • Crip Camp- A disability revolution- Made free on YouTube by Netflix
• Articles
  • On the Importance of Mental Health in STEM Christian W. Pester, Gina Noh, and Andi Fu, ACS Polymers Au 2023 3 (4), 295-306, DOI: 10.1021/acspolymersau.2c00062
  • Mathematical Microaggressions- F.E. Su
• On Imposter Syndrome
  • This infographic illustrates various ways in which imposter syndrome can manifest, providing a brief perspective of what is currently referred to as “imposter syndrome” and of its archetypes. https://www.visualcapitalist.com/are-you-suffering-from-impostor-syndrome/
  • Imposter Syndrome has its advantages https://hbr.org/2022/05/impostor-syndrome-has-its-advantages
  • How Stereotypes Can Drive Women To Quit Science- Hidden Brain podcast- ~8 min
• On Stereotype Threat
  • Stereotype Threat: A Conversation with Claude Steele- ~8 min- interview with Prof. Claude M. Steele (short profile here), a social psychologist renowned for his work on stereotype threat.
• Student organization at the U: DASTEM- Disability and Access in STEM
  • Find us on Campus Connect:  https://campusconnect.utah.edu/DASTEM/club_signup
  • Or email Claudia for info on how to join our events and Discord channel.

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