Resources
There is much to learn about equity in education, the workforce, and in our communities. We are each on a journey of discovery, and here we share resources from our journey to help others on theirs.
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We are in the business of change, and thus we aim to be generous with our content – providing valuable tools that expand awareness and initiate action. We hope you use our tools to improve equity, access, and diversity in education and the workforce.
What are the most common Cognitive Biases?
How to Plan Feedback (By Prioritizing Inclusion)
What is the Hedgehog Concept? (And how can it help you to Intentionally Engineer Inclusion™?)
Unbiasing Nudges
How to practice stewardship instead of gatekeeping
What are group norms or shared agreements? (And why are they important?)
How to become an inclusive leader: Reflection and Discussion Guide
How to give self-efficacy boosting feedback
Nontraditional Careers in CTE and STEM
How to Design a Workshop (with Equity and Inclusion in Mind)
What is positionality?
What is a SWOT analysis?
Webinars
Seminars for Tenure Review Committees
Equip members of tenure review committees with knowledge, skills, and practices for reducing barriers and supporting employees, particularly those who have marginalized or minoritized identities.
What is Accent Bias?
Accent bias is an unwarranted prejudice toward others based on the sound of their speech. This panel discussion was on Wednesday, August 24, from 12 to 1 PM CDT. Panelists were Donna Durbin, and Dr. Hoda Ehsan, with Dr. Meagan Pollock as the moderator. On this page you’ll find the event recording, plus strategies and resources.
A Conversation on Belonging and Authenticity with Women in Technology
In this post I share takeaways, strategies, and resources from a conversation with women in technology on belonging, authenticity, and support. Access the resources and watch the webinar.
Best Practices for Recruiting Students into Nontraditional STEM and CTE Programs and Pathways
Recruiting nontraditional students into STEM and CTE programs and pathways can be a significant challenge. Understanding the root causes is crucial to sustainable change; however, recruitment remains one of the biggest hurdles to participation. In this workshop, we review the best practices for recruitment, and participants explore strategies that will work best for their population.
Reduce Workplace Communication Breakdowns
We’ve all experienced breakdowns in communication. They can be frustrating, confusing, and problematic to the success of our teams and organizations. In this recorded virtual networking event, we talked about communication styles and strategies to reduce potential communication breakdowns.
Barriers and Root Causes to Access & Success in CTE & STEM
In this 90-minute virtual workshop recording, I introduce the top 10 root causes for participation and completion in pathways to Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) careers through the lens of the 4-I’s of oppression. Download a handout at the end of the post.
Questions and Answers
Navigating diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) can be challenging. Helping ourselves and others to understand DEI topics can be even more challenging. That’s why we’ve created a Q&A section to help! Many of our answers include short, and succinct illustrative animation videos. Let us know what you think, how you use these resources, and submit any questions you’d like answered.
What is…? Live Series
The purpose of the live “what is…?” talk series is to bring clarity, humanity, and strategies to a particular topic.
“Teach the Geek” Podcast Interview with Dr. Meagan Pollock
Engineer Neil Thompson interviews fellow engineer, Dr. Meagan Pollock, for his Teach the Geek STEM Speaker series. In this conversation, Meagan shares her journey in STEM and as a public speaker.
Intentionally Engineer Inclusion™ Program
The Intentionally Engineer Inclusion™ Program is a cohort-based semi-asynchronous program that will kick off in early 2023. This is for anyone interested in expanding their leadership capacity by building practices and employing skills that facilitate equity, inclusion, and belonging for others.
Seminars for Tenure Review Committees
Equip members of tenure review committees with knowledge, skills, and practices for reducing barriers and supporting employees, particularly those who have marginalized or minoritized identities.
Self-Efficacy Boosting Feedback
Feedback and support from others are sources of our self-efficacy — our belief in ourselves to accomplish a task. Using a simple formula, we can adjust our feedback to be a super-booster for self-efficacy, motivation, and belonging. In this on-demand seminar, participants will learn how to encourage others more effectively to reach their goals.
Think Outside the Box: Nontraditional Career Exploration
The Think Outside the Box: Nontraditional Career Exploration student-focused curriculum is interactive, engaging, and designed to excite students with the possibilities of NT CTE Careers. Students will explore work values, assess career interests, and challenge gender norms related to careers. The digital curriculum package consists of four modular student activities, utilizing a workbook and video guides.
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What is…? Live Series
The purpose of the live “what is…?” talk series is to bring clarity, humanity, and strategies to a particular topic.
“Teach the Geek” Podcast Interview with Dr. Meagan Pollock
Engineer Neil Thompson interviews fellow engineer, Dr. Meagan Pollock, for his Teach the Geek STEM Speaker series. In this conversation, Meagan shares her journey in STEM and as a public speaker.
Intentionally Engineer Inclusion™ Program
The Intentionally Engineer Inclusion™ Program is a cohort-based semi-asynchronous program that will kick off in early 2023. This is for anyone interested in expanding their leadership capacity by building practices and employing skills that facilitate equity, inclusion, and belonging for others.
Seminars for Tenure Review Committees
Equip members of tenure review committees with knowledge, skills, and practices for reducing barriers and supporting employees, particularly those who have marginalized or minoritized identities.
Self-Efficacy Boosting Feedback
Feedback and support from others are sources of our self-efficacy — our belief in ourselves to accomplish a task. Using a simple formula, we can adjust our feedback to be a super-booster for self-efficacy, motivation, and belonging. In this on-demand seminar, participants will learn how to encourage others more effectively to reach their goals.
Think Outside the Box: Nontraditional Career Exploration
The Think Outside the Box: Nontraditional Career Exploration student-focused curriculum is interactive, engaging, and designed to excite students with the possibilities of NT CTE Careers. Students will explore work values, assess career interests, and challenge gender norms related to careers. The digital curriculum package consists of four modular student activities, utilizing a workbook and video guides.
