Dear Twitter Scientists, I am a high school biology teacher in southern Wisconsin and I work in a school with a high percentage of students that fall near or below the poverty line. In addition, my classes are diverse.
This year, I am making a strong effort to help my students identify themselves in other scientists this year. Though I can teach my students how to be critical thinkers, I realize not all students will recognize themselves in me. (2/5)
However, I don't want that to get in the way of engaging students in biology. So, I am looking for people of all backgrounds across the world who are willing to be those potential "role models" for my students. I want them to be able to see themselves in someone. (3/5)
I am looking for scientists who have come (or are in) different socioeconomic backgrounds, members of the LGBTQ+ community, underrepresented in the sciences, literally, anyone who thinks they have a story worth telling who are willing to share it with my students (4/5)
If you are willing to help, please respond to this thread or DM me. If you wouldn't mind, please share with your networks. I don't have the network to do this on my own. Thank you for your help, Twitter. #stemdiversity #diversityinscience #WomenInSTEM #LGBTinSTEM (5/5)
To all who have shared this message and tried to DM me, I admit my settings were wrong (smh). But, I've opened them for anyone to now DM me. Right now, I'm looking for email addresses for those willing to help and I will send you more information by email hopefully tonight.
All right, I have now created a survey to organize information. It is not because I don't want to hear your stories (I do), but because this may be a way for me to step away from my computer and spend some time with family. forms.gle/xyCUZLGCWkV6BM…
There were a few emails that I could not send the survey to (I assume there are filters in place). So, if you did not get an email from me (but shared it with me), access the survey above or here: forms.gle/SPJpG7o2YHTMiP…
