Engaging Chemistry Undergraduates in Conversations About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Development of a Discussion Assignment Based on the Documentary Picture A Scientist

• Anne Yu ^[1] ; Raul Navarro ^[1] ; Lilly E. Linden ^[2] ; Junko Anderson ^[1]
  1. [1] Occidental College

     Occidental College

     Estados Unidos

     
  2. [2] Dartmouth College

     Dartmouth College

     Town of Hanover, Estados Unidos

     
• Localización: Journal of chemical education, ISSN 0021-9584, Vol. 100, Nº 2, 2023, págs. 1023-1026
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The documentary Picture a Scientist was adapted into a discussion-based laboratory assignment for organic chemistry students in an effort to open conversations about racism and gender-based harassment in STEM. The viewing of the documentary was scaffolded to prepare students to have a meaningful experience and to help manage and support distress from the viewing, if any. Students had different avenues to process their reflections after viewing the documentary, individually and in a group. The stories of the three scientists remind viewers that the lack of diversity, equity, and inclusion has a negative impact on not only their work but also science in general. The students’ discussions and reflections underscore the importance of incorporating environmental and social injustice issues into traditional chemistry curriculum and highlight the fundamental work members of the STEM community must engage in moving forward.