STEM Opportunities

Double the number of STEM opportunities

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Women lead and inspire in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Giving more women equal opportunities to pursue - and thrive in - STEM and STEM-related careers ensures a diverse and talented workforce, enhances women's economic security, and prevents biases in STEM and STEM-related fields and the products and services they produce. By encouraging discovery in an inclusive environment, Texas Woman's seeks to double the existing STEM and STEM-related opportunities and increase the number of women entering the STEM and STEM-related workforce.

Texas Woman's prepares women to enter the STEM and STEM-related workforce and commits to doubling the number of STEM opportunities available. STEM opportunities include engaging courses, scholarships, internships and authentic work experiences, mentoring, and professional network development. Over the next five years, we will graduate more students with problem solving and critical thinking skills necessary to address complex global challenges and provide opportunities for students to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities to thrive in the STEM and STEM-related workforce.

Strategies

Identify new STEM and STEM-related programs.

New STEM degree programs: BS in Aviation Sciences, BS Environmental Science, MS in Accounting
Exploring the possibility of establishing an Engineering program at TWU

Expand the number of internal and external STEM and STEM-related service and partnership opportunities
Enhance comprehensive exposure and career advisement for students majoring in STEM and STEM-related fields
Increase funding to support STEM and STEM-related internships, scholarships, assistantships, and research opportunities

Success Measures

Increase enrollment and graduation in STEM-related fields
Facilitate, track and recognize the entry into the STEM workforce
Increase the matriculation into graduate and professional programs in STEM and STEM-related fields
Engage more students and faculty in STEM-related activities, service and partnerships

New central STEM office with STEM Coordinator will be funded to pursue partnerships and funding opportunities in pursuit of institution-wide STEM initiatives.
The STEM Coordinator will serve as a connector and facilitator to link various stakeholders and arenas of STEM outreach

The Team

Rhett Rigby, PhD, CSPS, NSCA-CPT - Co-Lead
Associate Professor, School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology; Co-Director, Institute for Women’s Health; Denton
Juliet Spencer, PhD, MBA - Co-Lead
Professor, Division of Biology; Director, School of the Sciences; Denton
Diana Elrod, PhD
Coordinator of STEM Initiatives; Director of the Center for Student Research; Senior Lecturer, Division of Biology; Denton, Dallas, Houston
Cynthia Evetts, PhD, OTR
Professor and Director, School of Occupational Therapy; Denton, Dallas, Houston
Kelsey Griffith, MPH, CIH, CSP
Manager of Environmental Health and Safety, Department of Risk Management; Denton, Dallas, Houston