Resources for Education & Diversity in STEM
Interested in learning more about women and PoC in STEM throughout history? Or maybe you’re looking for diverse organizations and communities, or perhaps educational resources in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)? Below you’ll find a list of a variety of resources and databases, many of them compiled by other science communicators and educations (for free!). This is by no means an entirely comprehensive list - it is a living, breathing one that will continue to be updated as time goes on. If you have a suggestion or a contribution that you think should be added to the list, feel free to contact the podcast or tweet @synapsepod!
Women in STEM Databases
Latinas in STEM Database | Started by Melissa C. Márquez
Social Media Scientists | The Femmes of STEM
Women in Botany [Video Playlist] | Brilliant Botany
Women in STEM on Digital Platforms + Books/Toys that represent Women in STEM | Emily Calandrelli
Women in Various STEM fields | TruSciPhi
Writers
Women Science Book Writers | Compiled by Joanne Manaster
Women of Color Science Writers | Compiled by Roma Agrawal
Women in History
STEM Educational Resources
Botany
Engineering/Robotics
General
History of Science
History of Women in Science and Engineering by Maia Weinstock | MIT OpenCourseWare
Marine Biology
The Fins United Initiative (Shark Education & Conservation) | Melissa C. Márquez
Neuroscience
Science in Science Fiction
Groups/Organizations Supporting Diversity in STEM
LGBTQ+
500 Queer Scientists (@500QueerSci)
House of STEM (@houseofstem)
A community of LGBTQ+ scientists in Ireland
National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals Inc. (NOGLSTP) (@STEMforEquality)
oSTEM Incorporated (@OUTinSTEM)
Student & Professional Society for the #LGBTQ+ #STEM community
Pride in STEM (@PrideinSTEM)
Award-nominated Charitable Trust showcasing/supporting LGBTQ+ people in STEM
#BlackAndSTEM Community | Founded by Dr. Stephani Page
ChickTech
Supporting women & girls in technology
GIQUE (@giqueme)
Boston-based nonprofit dedicated to STEAM Education founded by podcast guests Danielle Olson & Ashli Polanco
Minorities in STEM (@MinoritySTEM)
A UK community promoting & supporting BAME individuals studying & working in STEM
The STEM Squad (@theSTEMsquad)
An inclusive community of women & nonbinary STEM professionals & enthusiasts.
VanguardSTEM (@VanguardSTEM)
A live, monthly web-series hosted by Dr. Jedidah Isler to engage women of color in STEM in conversations relevant to them.
Visions of Science (@visionsofsci)
Nonprofit organization that aims to advance the educational achievements & career aspirations of low-income and marginalized youth in STEM.
Diversity in STEM Sites/Podcasts
🎙️ ConCiencia Azul | Speak Up For Blue & Melissa C. Márquez
🎙️ Her STEM Story (@herstemstory)
🎙️ Lady Science
Independent magazine for women & gender in the history & popular culture of science
🎙️ The Femmes of STEM
Feminist History Podcast | Hosted by Michelle Barboza-Ramirez
Additional Resources
Decolonising Science Reading List | Compiled by Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Science: A Reading List | Compiled by Priya Shukla
How I Fail Archives | Dr. Veronika Cheplygina
Interdisciplinary & Intersectional Feminism in STEM Recommended Reading | Compiled by The STEM Squad & Femmes of STEM
Skype A Scientist (@skypescientist) | Started by Sarah McAnulty & David Jenkins
Organization that matches scientists with classrooms around the world
TwoPhotonArt
The source of all those gorgeous sciencey pins you may have seen online & also a great resource trove for zines and free templates for notebooks, illustrations, etc.