BEING HUMAN IN STEM
  • About the Initiative
    • Inspiration & Mission
    • Timeline
    • Documentary
  • Amherst HSTEM Course
    • About
    • Spring 2020 Course
    • Spring 2019 Course >
      • Consolidating STEM Student Resources
      • Examining Mental Health in STEM
      • Outreach to Local Elementary Schools
    • Summer 2018 Condensed Course
    • Spring 2018 Course >
      • Expanding HSTEM Initiatives: Developing a Condensed Model for HSTEM Course
      • Developing Workshops to Foster Conversations about & Assess the State of Inclusion in STEM at Amherst College and Beyond
      • Supporting Engagement of Elementary School-Aged Children in STEM
      • About Us
    • Fall 2017 Course >
      • Expanding/Deepening HSTEM Interventions at Amherst College
      • Documenting/Archiving HSTEM Story and Artifacts
      • Engaging Stakeholders Beyond Amherst College
      • Supporting Engagement of Elementary School Aged Children in STEM
      • About Us
    • Spring 2017 Course
    • Fall 2016 Course
    • Spring 2016 Course >
      • The Interview Project
      • The Amherst Context
      • Sample Workshop Ideas
      • About Us: the Pioneers >
        • Ashley Bohan
        • Emma Ryan
        • Ruth Manzanares
        • Sheila Jaswal
        • Chelsea Nkansah-Siriboe
        • Sanyu Takirambudde
        • Louise Atadja
        • Gaby Mayer
        • Olivia Truax
        • Doyin Ariyibi
  • HOW TO HSTEM
    • Resources & Activities
    • Inclusive Curricular Resources
    • Readings >
      • Effective Practices
      • Background Reading on Inclusive STEM practices
      • Background Readings on Diversity in STEM
  • Beyond Amherst
    • Other HSTEM Courses >
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Resources for Bringing HSTEM to Your Institution

We're excited that you're interested in how to bring HSTEM to your institution. There are many ways you can incorporate HSTEM practices into your existing classes; check them out below! Just click on the image above each item. You may also contact us for guidance on beginning a full HSTEM course.

Incorporate Inclusive Practices

There are many inclusive practices that you can seamlessly ​integrate into your existing classes.
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Read our curricular incorporation handbook

The handbook was generated by faculty and staff building on HSTEM student research to help support faculty in making changes that promote inclusivity and success.
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Start a journal club

Visit our list of background readings on inclusion and diversity in STEM and use the papers to start a journal club.
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Try some of our quick tips on promoting inclusion

Check out our short booklet on inclusive practices for a quick introduction on small practices you can incorporate to make a big difference.

Try Some of These Activities

These activities are staples of our HSTEM classes and workshops. They encourage discussion and story sharing.
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Paper Airplane Icebreaker

This icebreaker has been used in many classrooms as a great way to foster community right from the start!
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Write Your HSTEM Story

Each of our HSTEM classes and workshops includes making and sharing an HSTEM story.
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What does inclusion look like?

This activity is great for groups of any size and the question opens up many possibilities for discussion.

Host an HSTEM Workshop

​Use the resources below to build a workshop for your institution.
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Make a Presentation

Use our presentation template and background info slides to introduce your group to HSTEM.
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Select Some Background Reading

Check out our list of literature on inclusive practices and diversity in STEM to discuss at your workshop.
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Follow Our Workshop Template

We've made a guide for a 1-2 hour workshop. Use it to host your own workshop!
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  • About the Initiative
    • Inspiration & Mission
    • Timeline
    • Documentary
  • Amherst HSTEM Course
    • About
    • Spring 2020 Course
    • Spring 2019 Course >
      • Consolidating STEM Student Resources
      • Examining Mental Health in STEM
      • Outreach to Local Elementary Schools
    • Summer 2018 Condensed Course
    • Spring 2018 Course >
      • Expanding HSTEM Initiatives: Developing a Condensed Model for HSTEM Course
      • Developing Workshops to Foster Conversations about & Assess the State of Inclusion in STEM at Amherst College and Beyond
      • Supporting Engagement of Elementary School-Aged Children in STEM
      • About Us
    • Fall 2017 Course >
      • Expanding/Deepening HSTEM Interventions at Amherst College
      • Documenting/Archiving HSTEM Story and Artifacts
      • Engaging Stakeholders Beyond Amherst College
      • Supporting Engagement of Elementary School Aged Children in STEM
      • About Us
    • Spring 2017 Course
    • Fall 2016 Course
    • Spring 2016 Course >
      • The Interview Project
      • The Amherst Context
      • Sample Workshop Ideas
      • About Us: the Pioneers >
        • Ashley Bohan
        • Emma Ryan
        • Ruth Manzanares
        • Sheila Jaswal
        • Chelsea Nkansah-Siriboe
        • Sanyu Takirambudde
        • Louise Atadja
        • Gaby Mayer
        • Olivia Truax
        • Doyin Ariyibi
  • HOW TO HSTEM
    • Resources & Activities
    • Inclusive Curricular Resources
    • Readings >
      • Effective Practices
      • Background Reading on Inclusive STEM practices
      • Background Readings on Diversity in STEM
  • Beyond Amherst
    • Other HSTEM Courses >
      • About
    • In the News
  • Updates
  • Contact