Meet, Greet, Teach | "Science Identity - Want to Be What You See?"

“I think of a scientist as very dedicated to his work. He is kind of crazy, talking always quickly. He constantly is getting new ideas. He is always asking questions and can be annoying. He listens to others’ ideas and questions them.” – Amy (7th grader)

If middle school students “know” that scientists are white males who wear lab coats and do dangerous experiments, what science identities do undergraduates harbor? Do women or people of color do science differently? Or, teach it differently?

If you’re not a STEM student, can you still have a science identity?

What are we (or could we be) doing in the classroom to empower all students to participate as science-literate citizens of the world and active members of the science team, whether they choose a career in STEM or not?

Join us as our faculty panelists give their perspectives and experiences on how to promote science for everyone, and science by everyone.

Panelists include:

Ann Culligan, Lecturer, Psychology

Cole DeForest, Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering

Heather Heinz, Lecturer, Sciences and Mathematics (UW Tacoma)

Sara MacKenzie, Senior Lecturer, Health Services

ABOUT "MEET, GREET, TEACH"

Meet, Greet, Teach is an evening series offering students, postdocs, staff and faculty with an interest in engaging in artful, interactive, innovative teaching a chance to interact with colleagues from across campus who are willing to share their enthusiasm and experience. Over a glass of wine and light appetizers, attendees have a chance to mix and mingle before settling down to a 30-minute “fast panel” of three to five faculty, each delivering thought- and conversation-provoking answers.