Freshman, Sadie Erling, joins assistant multimedia editor Abby Eckert and reporter Taylor Negrin to discuss the stereotypes of STEM, specifically within the computer science field. They explore how these negative preconceptions can affect participation within these courses.
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“Where Does It Stem?”
The stereotypes of STEM
February 16, 2024
Abby Eckert and Taylor Negrin’s new podcast investigates various topics in the STEM field.
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Abby Eckert, Managing Editor
Abby Eckert is a junior and this is her second year working for "The Delphi." She is Co-President of Quill & Scroll Honor Society. Along with being a managing editor, she also is the podcast editor. In her free time, she likes to play field hockey, volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, listen to music and paint. In the future, she hopes to pursue a career in either computer science or psychology.
Taylor Negrin, Reporter
Taylor is a junior second-year reporter for "The Delphi." In her free time she participates in Del Val's cross country team. During school, she part takes in the Computer Science Academy as well as the Engineering Academy. Taylor enjoys hanging out with her friends. Most of her time is spent at her happy place, Dunkin' Donuts.
Cheryl Allen-Munley • Feb 20, 2024 at 8:18 am
I thought after 50 years, stereotypes in STEM would have changed. When picking courses for my Senior year in HS, I selected Physics. The principal called my parents and told them that I could not take physics because I was girl. Girls could not understand physics. My parents objected. after all I I was taking Calculus. They insisted and I became the first girl in my HS (2000 students) who took Physics. I took it, and, after I threw out the slide rule and got a calculator (also a first for my school), I ultimately got an A and got accepted to MIT.