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Diversity children holding blank poster in classroom at kindergarten Diversity Equity and Inclusion in STEM
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Diversity Equity and Inclusion in STEM

The Diversity in Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) includes all of the differences among people and the characteristics that make one group different from another group of people. The list is extensive but some examples are socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity. With a more diverse workforce,…
Reggie Rego
June 27, 2022
So How Do Nonprofit Organization Benefit Our Society?
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So How Do Nonprofit Organization Benefit Our Society?

Nonprofit organizations provide programs and services to the community. When there is a need in the community these organizations are formed to fill in the cracks. By definition, a nonprofit organization is formed for the purpose of serving a public or mutual benefit other than the pursuit of accumulation of…
Daniela Zapata
July 10, 2018
The Connection Between Autism and STEM Fields
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The Connection Between Autism and STEM Fields

A study published in the journal of autism and developmental disorders found that students with autism choose majors in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) at a higher rate than students in the general population. Yet student with autism enroll into college at lower rates. People with an autism spectrum…
Daniela Zapata
July 3, 2018
Women in STEM Fields Is It Misguided to Push Girls Into Traditionally Male-Dominated STEM Fields?
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Is It Misguided to Push Girls Into Traditionally Male-Dominated STEM Fields?

While it may be true that more women prefer psychology to engineering, it does not mean that they are not naturally inclined to take a traditionally male-dominated role. Many factors may hinder a woman from pursuing a career in the STEM fields of engineering and technology, pushing them into female-friendly…
Lina Lorenzo
March 8, 2022