Black History Month 2023
Black History Month is a time to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of Black individuals and to ensure that Black history is accessible to all. Black scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and technologists have made crucial advancements in their professions and paved the way for future generations. By celebrating the achievements of these individuals, we encourage youth to “see themselves” in STEM and to pursue careers in these areas, creating a brighter future for all. The NSF ITEST (Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers) Program is focused on promoting diversity and inclusion in STEM fields. ITEST projects provide opportunities for groups traditionally underrepresented in STEM, including Black students, to engage in hands-on technology and computer science experiences that help to increase their exposure to and interest in these fields.
To see how ITEST projects are inspiring the next generation of STEM innovators, click on the resources below.
Resources
Project Spotlight: Strengthening the STEM Pipeline for Elementary School African Americans, Hispanics, and Girls by Scaling Up Summer Engineering Experiences
As part of our series exploring what ITEST projects have been up to in the summer of 2017, we learned about the work of Strengthening the STEM Pipeline for Elementary School African Americans, Hispanics, and Girls by Scaling Up Summer Engineering Experiences led by Principal Investigator Karl Reid of the National Society of Black Eng