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Apr 25, 2024
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BIOL047 PO - Being Human in STEM at Pomona CollegeWhen Offered: Offered alternate years
Instructor(s): S. Stranford
Credit: 1
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) environments are far less diverse than the broader population, excluding talent that is essential for tackling complex scientific problems of the present and future. In this seminar-style course we will study interdisciplinary scholarship that investigates this disparity and the climate of STEM, including the ways in which identity, race, gender, class, ability, and sexuality shape persistence and sense of belonging in these fields. This literature will be placed in conversation with our own personal and local experiences, bringing our whole, human selves into the discussion. In the second half of the semester, students will design group projects that apply themes from the literature and our discussions to develop resources that foster greater inclusivity in STEM at Pomona College and beyond. Coursework includes critical reading and discussion, reflective writing, and collaborative work culminating in projects that will be shared with the Pomona community. P/NP only
Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
Area 4
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