This is a book about the fascinating world of STEM subjects - learning them, teaching them, and working in STEM jobs of the future. If you are a student, teacher, or parent, and you want to learn how STEM subjects affect our lives, this is the book to read. If you need to know how diversity, inclusion, equity, and access operate in today's classrooms and workspaces, you will find out in these pages.
Malcolm Allen is a veteran STEM professional who learned his first STEM skills in the US Navy. He has used that knowledge to earn advanced degrees, which have helped him achieve success as a businessman and social activist. He has authored more than 30 books covering issues in culture, education, finance, and public policy.
Wake Up to STEM!
Where diversity fuels a better future
STEM! Science! Technology! Engineering! Math! Our lives are immersed in STEM 24/7. From the digital alarms that wake us, to the cars that take us, to the products we rely on every day - all developed by people with STEM skills.
In STEM X: Diversity at the Speed of Thought, entrepreneur/social activist Malcolm Allen shines a spotlight on STEM and its biggest challenge: bringing true diversity into STEM classrooms and workplaces everywhere. As you will discover - it's diversity that brings inclusion, equity, and access. To students. To teachers. And to STEM professionals in every field.
In STEM X you will encounter Jackie Robinson as he mentors the Little Rock Nine in their fight for equal education. You will meet Robert Moses and the harsh arithmetic of voter registration. Those strands lead directly to People of Color who have defied the odds to become NASA scientists, college presidents, and elite professionals in many other STEM fields.
STEM X is your guide through STEM diversity at all levels. Here yo u can find everything from house builders to HBCUs, with stops in classrooms, research labs, and sports events. If you are a teacher, parent, student, or policymaker, this book is your key to a better future.
