{"id":2315,"date":"2022-02-04T12:03:29","date_gmt":"2022-02-04T17:03:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nnpa.org\/education\/?p=2315"},"modified":"2022-02-04T12:03:29","modified_gmt":"2022-02-04T17:03:29","slug":"honoring-black-history-month-by-celebrating-black-stem-leaders-with-career-readiness-resources-for-students-from-the-stem-careers-coalition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nnpa.org\/education\/2022\/02\/04\/honoring-black-history-month-by-celebrating-black-stem-leaders-with-career-readiness-resources-for-students-from-the-stem-careers-coalition\/","title":{"rendered":"Honoring Black History Month by Celebrating Black STEM Leaders with Career Readiness Resources for Students from the STEM Careers Coalition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Silver Spring, MD\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2014 The <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/stemcareerscoalition.org\/?utm_source=de_marketing&amp;utm_medium=press_release&amp;utm_campaign=2022_SCC-BHM\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">STEM Careers Coalition<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2122 \u2013 the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">powered by corporate leaders \u202fand anchored in schools by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoveryeducation.com\/?utm_source=de_marketing&amp;utm_medium=press_release&amp;utm_campaign=2022_SCC-BHM\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Discovery Education<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> \u2013 is connecting students to a curated collection of dynamic careers content celebrating Black leaders in STEM during Black History Month and beyond. The array of on-demand resources and an engaging event both introduce and deepen students\u2019 connections to STEM through real-world content. Discovery Education is the worldwide \u202fEdTec h\u202fleader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Building on the achievement of reaching 4.5 million students in its mission to support the next generation of diverse STEM solution-seekers, the Coalition presents a robust array of career profiles featuring diverse leaders across various industries and job roles. Included in the curated collection are career profile videos featuring Black leaders like science communications manager Nicole Epps at Procter and Gamble (P&amp;G), Microsoft program manager Wadood Daoud, engineering project manager Antoine Sands at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), reliability engineer Korede Oluwasuji at Stanley Black &amp; Decker, and many more. The videos are accompanied by career preparatory materials engaging students in the world of STEM by helping them focus on their career goals with simple strategies, roadmaps, and other easy-to-use digital tools. Learn more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/stemcareerscoalition.org\/careers-portal?utm_source=de_marketing&amp;utm_medium=press_release&amp;utm_campaign=2022_SCC-BHM\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Students, educators, and families can take the learning further with a Hands-On STEM event on February 22<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">nd <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">featuring Coalition partners the American Petroleum Institute and P&amp;G. The<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> action-packed event empowers the next generation of STEM solution seekers with the skills they need to take on some of the planet\u2019s greatest sustainability challenges. Host Brandon Okpalobi will introduce students to a local or global issue, explore why it is happening, connect with inspiring people working to find solutions, and help student solution seekers uncover their own potential with exciting Hands-On STEM activities. Register for the event <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoveryeducation.com\/info\/hands-on-stem-02-22-22\/?utm_source=de_marketing&amp;utm_medium=press_release&amp;utm_campaign=2022_SCC-BHM\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cBoth research and experience show that diverse representation is critical to helping students achieve their STEM dreams. With resources from the <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">STEM Careers Coalition<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, I can easily help my students see themselves in STEM while also connecting the wider world to the classroom,\u201d said Jessie Erickson, a District Assessment Coordinator at Mark Sandford Education Center of the Grand Forks Public School District.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The partners of the <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">STEM Careers Coalition<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> share a common goal of empowering educators to teach STEM effectively in the classroom with an intentional focus on racial and gender equity. Representing a range of industry sectors, the <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">STEM Careers Coalition<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> seeks to prepare 10 million students for the future of work by 2025 by providing equitable access to digital content and experiences that engage students in instruction, build foundational STEM knowledge, and develop the critical skills students need for college and career success. In 2021, the Coalition welcomed new members Stanley Black &amp; Decker, NAF, Sanofi, DuPont, AstraZeneca, Keysight Technologies, Capital Power, and TGR Foundation. View the complete list of <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">STEM Career Coalition <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">partners <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/stemcareerscoalition.org\/about\/our-partners?utm_source=de_marketing&amp;utm_medium=press_release&amp;utm_campaign=2022_SCC-BHM\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cAll students possess the power and imagination to change the world, but it\u2019s our duty as educators and leaders to support their dreams. It\u2019s also our responsibility to consistently showcase the incredible people out there changing the world for the better every day with STEM,\u201d said Amy Nakamoto, Senior Vice President of Social Impact Partnerships at Discovery Education. \u201cThe<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> STEM Careers Coalition<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> presents educators a new array of resources to connect students to the Black professionals leading STEM innovation.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">All resources are available at no-cost at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/stemcareerscoalition.org\/?utm_source=de_marketing&amp;utm_medium=press_release&amp;utm_campaign=2022_SCC-BHM\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">stemcareerscoalition.org,<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and through Discovery Education\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoveryeducation.com\/features\/?utm_source=de_marketing&amp;utm_medium=press_release&amp;utm_campaign=2022_SCC-BHM\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">K-12 learning platform<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.discoveryeducation.com\/learn\/player\/300d3d9f-2d8c-44db-9efc-3827241d5734?utm_source=de_marketing&amp;utm_medium=press_release&amp;utm_campaign=2022_SCC-BHM\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">STEM Careers channel<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">For more information about Discovery Education\u2019s digital resources and professional learning services, visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoveryeducation.com\/?utm_source=de_marketing&amp;utm_medium=press_release&amp;utm_campaign=2022_SCC-BHM\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">www.discoveryeducation.com<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/discoveryed?utm_source=de_marketing&amp;utm_medium=press_release&amp;utm_campaign=2022_SCC-BHM\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Twitter<\/span><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"none\">and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/discoveryed\/?utm_source=de_marketing&amp;utm_medium=press_release&amp;utm_campaign=2022_SCC-BHM\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><b>About STEM Careers Coalition<\/b><\/em><br \/>\n<em>A coalition of industry partners are joining forces with Discovery Education to impact the culture of STEM education in K \u2013 12 schools nationwide. The all-new STEM Careers Coalition\u2019s\u2122 mission is to empower educators to teach STEM effectively in the classroom, foster equity and access to quality education, and build the next generation of solution-seekers.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><b>About Discovery Education<\/b><\/em><br \/>\n<em>Discovery Education is the worldwide\u202fEdTech\u202fleader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Through its award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, and innovative classroom tools, Discovery Education helps educators deliver equitable learning experiences engaging all students and supporting higher academic achievement on a global scale. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 140 countries and territories. Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc., Discovery Education partners with districts, states, and trusted organizations to empower teachers with leading\u202fEdTech\u202fsolutions that support the success of all learners. Explore the future of education at\u202fwww.discoveryeducation.com.\u202f\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cBoth research and experience show that diverse representation is critical to helping students achieve their STEM dreams. 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