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PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
IN STEM CAREERS?
Virginia Commonwealth University
Who is the Speaker???Who is the Speaker???
Dr. Ted A. ConwayDr. Ted A. Conway
Associate Dean for Research ServicesAssociate Dean for Research Services
Professor: Biomechanical EngineeringProfessor: Biomechanical Engineering
Professor: Health & Human PerformanceProfessor: Health & Human Performance
Experience: Industry - 10 Years
Government - 5 Years
Academic - 20 Years
Consulting - 10 Years
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TakeawaysTakeaways
Statement of Problem – NeedStatement of Problem – NeedCurrent Situation - ChallengesCurrent Situation - ChallengesOpportunities RecognizedOpportunities RecognizedSolutions - Best PracticesSolutions - Best PracticesExamplesExamplesFutureFuture
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Why should any underrepresented groups Why should any underrepresented groups be interested in a scientific career?be interested in a scientific career?
Especially Persons with Disabilities?
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The vitality of the United States “… is derived in large part from the productivity of well-trained people and the steady stream of scientific and technical innovations they produce. Without high-quality, knowledge-intensive jobs and the innovative enterprises that lead to discovery and new technology, our economy will suffer and our people will face a lower standard of living.”
2006, National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering and the Institute of Medicine
Rising Above the Gathering Storm
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“The American Competitiveness Initiative commits $5.9 billion in FY 2007 to increase investments in research and development, strengthen education, and encourage entrepreneurship. … The bedrock of America’s competitiveness is a well-educated and skilled workforce .”
Domestic Policy CouncilOffice of Science & Technology PolicyFebruary 2006
American Competitiveness Initiative
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“Discovery is a global enterprise. For the U.S. to remain in the forefront of world science and technology, it needs scientists and engineers from all disciplines who can operate and lead international teams and track international discoveries in some of the most challenging research areas.”
Arden L. Bement, Jr. , NSF Director
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Recent National TrendsIn
Research and Education
Division of Human Resource DevelopmentResearch in Disabilities Education
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Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) represent:
McNeil 1993; NSF 1996, 2000Louis Harris Poll, 2004
NSF Women, Minorities & Persons w Disabilitiesin Science and Engineering (2006)
* 19.6 % of the U.S. population (60 M Americans)
* 11.3% of Undergraduates
* 65% of PWD are unemployed (Since 1986)
* 1.1% of S & E Doctoral Recipients (Since 1997)
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The first priority of NSF’s Directorate for Education and Human Resources should be establishing a Program for Persons with Disabilities in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics that would support innovative projects designed to recruit, train, retain, and move students with disabilities into graduate training and careers in these disciplines.
NSF Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering (CEOSE)Internal Task Force, 1989
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The Role of DiversityThe Role of Diversity If we don’t have a diverse workforce, we limit If we don’t have a diverse workforce, we limit
the set of life experiences that an engineering the set of life experiences that an engineering team will have and, consequently, we limit the team will have and, consequently, we limit the creativity that could be brought to bear.”creativity that could be brought to bear.” William Wulf, President, National Academy of EngineeringWilliam Wulf, President, National Academy of Engineering
Diverse participation encourages creativity, Diverse participation encourages creativity, stability and resilience. Enlisting a broad stability and resilience. Enlisting a broad range of minds and backgrounds … yields range of minds and backgrounds … yields products and services that benefit a broad products and services that benefit a broad range of consumers. Broad participation range of consumers. Broad participation benefits business too.benefits business too. National Center for Women in Information TechnologyNational Center for Women in Information Technology
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Obstacles Create “BIG Challenges”
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Division of Human Resource DevelopmentResearch in Disabilities Education
NSF Statistics
for
Persons with Disabilities in STEM
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Undergraduates with a Disability: By Type (1999-2000)
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Visual
Hearing
Speech
Orthopedic
Specific Learning Disability
Attention Deficit Disorder
Mental Illness / Depression
Health Impairment
Other
Percent
Total Undergraduates Listing a Disability
9.3 %
U.S. Depar tment of Education, National Center f or Education Statistics, 1999–2000 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study.
Graduate Students With a Disability: By Type (1999-2000)
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Visual Impairment
Hearing
Orthopedic
Learning Disability
Mental Illness / Depression
Health Impairment
Other
Percent
Total Graduate StudentsListing a
Disability: 7.4 %
Total Graduate Students
Considering Themselves
Disabled: 2.4 %
U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 1999–2000 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study.
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Field Distribution of Graduate Students
by Disability Status: 2000
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, National Postsecondary Student Aid Study, 2000.
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Science & Engineering Doctoral Holders by
Disability and Employment Status: 2001
Source: NSF, Division of Science Resources Statistics, Survey of Doctoral Recipients, 2001
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National Science Foundation – Research in Disabilities EducationRegional Alliances (14 States )+ 5 More
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Can We Learn From History???
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Image it is 1957!
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What are the general expectations of STEM involvement for Women and “Colored People”?
What comments are accepted by general society regarding the abilities of these Underrepresented Groups?
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Now It’s 2007!
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What are the general expectations of STEM involvement for Persons with Disabilities?
What comments are accepted by general society regarding the ability of this Underrepresented Group?
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Division of Human Resource DevelopmentResearch in Disabilities Education
What traits are necessary for success in STEM fields?
Problem Solving Skills
Creativity
Persistence
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Division of Human Resource DevelopmentResearch in Disabilities EducationRevisit Question:
Why fund STEM education programs for persons with disabilities?
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Division of Human Resource DevelopmentResearch in Disabilities EducationAnswer:
Persons with disabilities inherently possess fundamental traits necessary to be successful in STEM fields.
Problem Solving Skills
Creativity
Persistenceand
We bring our own unique life experiences to the problem solving table which promotes innovation.
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Why should we be interested in
Broadening Participation?
TALENT
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How can this latent talent be recognized and fostered in Persons with Disabilities???
Assistive Technology
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An Average Day in My Life
Using
Assistive Technology
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What did you expect!!!
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Additional Needs
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Chronometer with
Audio Frequency Generator
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Temperature Controlled,
Pressurized Water Delivery System
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Home to Work Transportation Device
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Human Transport Mechanical Lifting Machine
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Artificial Work Area Luminescence Device
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Communication Device
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Document Production and Storage Computing Machine
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Statement of the Obvious!!!
Assistive Technology allows us to conduct and complete tasks that we would otherwise not be able to perform.
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WE ALL USE A.T.
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Division of Human Resource DevelopmentResearch in Disabilities Education
Question:
What has been one of the strongest “Best Practices” for Entering and Thriving in STEM Fields for Underrepresented Minorities ?
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Division of Human Resource DevelopmentResearch in Disabilities Education
Answer:
MENTORING
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Pre-college
College
Academic
Chair/Dean/Provost
Management
President
TIERED MENTORING
President
Professional
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Division of Human Resource DevelopmentResearch in Disabilities EducationBenefits of Tiered Mentoring
* Provide Role Models
* Recognize Opportunities/Raise Aspirations
* Effective Intervention - Counseling
* Electronic vs. Face-to-Face
* Focus on Abilities
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PEER MENTORING
Student Student
Professional Professional
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Division of Human Resource DevelopmentResearch in Disabilities EducationBenefits of Peer Mentoring
* PWD/PWD Common Experiences
* PWD/PWD Shared Problem Solving
* PWD/Pw/oD Life Experiences
* PWD/Pw/oD Problem Solving Focus on Ability
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SUCCESSFUL:SUCCESSFUL: SCIENTISTSSCIENTISTS
ENGINEERSENGINEERS
MATHEMATICIANSMATHEMATICIANS
INVENTORSINVENTORS
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Galileo Galilei
(1564 – 1642)
Physicist & Astronomer
Visual Impairment
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Thomas Alva Edison
(1847 – 1931)
Inventor
Hearing Impaired
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Stephen Hawking
(1942 – Present)
Physicist
Physical Impairment
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Leonhard Euler
(1707 – 1783)
Mathematician
Visual Impairment
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Albert Einstein
(1879 – 1955)
Physicist
Learning Disability
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SUCCESSFUL INNOVATORSSUCCESSFUL INNOVATORS
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Judy Heumann
(1947 – Present)
Disability Activist
Physical Impairment
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Ralf Hotchkiss
(1947 – Present)
Inventor/Activist
Physical Impairment
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SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAINERS
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Pyotr TchaikovskyComposerEpilepticDepression
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Halle BerryOscar-winning ActorModelHearing Impaired
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Walt DisneyAnimatorStudio MogulTelevision PersonalityDyslexic
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Obstacles Create “BIG Challenges”
and
“Great Opportunities”
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Next Generation of Scientists/EngineersNext Generation of Scientists/Engineers
RASEM 2004 RASSI Summer Science Camp
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Teachers/MentorsTeachers/Mentors
RASEM 2004 RASSI Summer Science Camp
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RecapRecap
* Demonstrated the Need* Demonstrated the Need
* Stated the Challenges* Stated the Challenges
* Recognized Opportunities* Recognized Opportunities
* Solutions and Examples* Solutions and Examples
* * The Future is up to YOUThe Future is up to YOU
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PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
IN STEM CAREERS?
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