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1Department of Biology, Beloit College , Beloit, Wisconsin.
Advances in Physiology Education
|December 13, 2018
Summary
Developing a science identity is key for persistence in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). A neuroscience-based metaphor can help understand and navigate discomfort with increasing diversity in STEM fields.
Area of Science:
- STEM education
- Sociology of science
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Increasing diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields faces historical and societal challenges.
- Science identity development is crucial for retention and persistence in STEM careers.
- Metaphors grounded in bodily experience can aid in understanding abstract concepts like science identity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a neuroscience-based metaphor for understanding disorientation related to increasing diversity in STEM.
- To frame discomfort with diversity as a normal, temporary aspect of growth within STEM fields.
- To encourage the use of discipline-based metaphors to improve discussions on diversity in STEM.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual framework development using neuroscience principles.
- Analysis of existing literature on science identity and diversity in STEM.
- Application of metaphorical thinking to educational and professional contexts in STEM.
Main Results:
- A neuroscience-based metaphor is proposed to explain potential disorientation when engaging with STEM diversity.
- This metaphor normalizes feelings of discomfort as a temporary phase in the field's development.
- The approach suggests that acknowledging these feelings is part of the growth process.
Conclusions:
- Metaphors, particularly those from neuroscience, can offer valuable insights into complex issues like diversity and identity in STEM.
- Understanding and acknowledging discomfort associated with diversity is essential for fostering a more inclusive STEM environment.
- Further development and application of discipline-specific metaphors are encouraged to advance conversations on diversity and inclusion in STEM.
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