black science network presentation

“Empowering the Community Through Science”

Dianne Quarles

• Founder of Black Science Network• BS degree in Physics and Mathematics• 20 years experience as science/math

tutor for 6th grade – Post Grad• 3 years experience as a High School

Science/Math teacher and Teacher Trainer.

• Developed 9 week program to teach high school Biology, Chemistry, and Physics for college readiness in STEM fields

Kregg Quarles

• BS – English, MS – Home Economics• Certified in secondary education, administration and

vocational education administration. • Over 25 years experience in corporate and public

secondary and post-secondary education and administration.

• Co-owner of a business for over 12 years.• Built maruvadq.com website

• BS– Elementary Education, BFA – Studio Arts• Over 20 years experience in elementary

education and as a designated master teacher. • owns and operates her own business for over 17

years as a professional fine artist and art consultant.

Marcella Muhammad

• We believe that a person is empowered to prosper when they and their community have the information, resources, and support to excel in the technological world.

• The Black Science Network is a central hub that connects the entire black community directly to Black STEM professionals, each other, and the resources they need to be empowered.

Our Team

Our Mission: Empowerment

How a Healthy STEM Community Influences Student Career Choices

When the student’s main influencers are familiar, comfortable, and knowledgeable with STEM, the more they can influence and support the student’s choice.

STEM ProfessionalsProvide mentoring and updated

resources to students/community

Home Parents and family members

have resources to support students/children properly

CommunityNeighbors attend STEM eventsProvide informed support,

encouragement and resourcesMentors

CounselorsProvide up-to-date

information resourcesCareer day resourcesField trip to work place

TeachersClasses more relevant to STEM

careersMore resources for classroomsponsor events

SchoolInvolved parents on PTAVolunteers for school activitiesBring in resources to school

FriendsInterested in math/science Encourage and support

achievement in STEM fieldsShare resources, involved in

events

StudentCollege/career STEM aspirations Student is supported & informed in

every are of their life

How an Unhealthy STEM Community Influences Student Career Choices

In low-income and minority communities, the STEM professionals are disconnected from the student’s main influencers . The community may be unfamiliar and uncomfortable with STEM and

unable to influence and support the student’s STEM aspirations.

STEM ProfessionalsIsolated Unfamiliar with needs of

community.HomeParent and family members

too unfamiliar with STEM to help/support

CommunityNot visible at community

eventsLimited means to support

CounselorsLimited career day resourcesDiscourage entry into STEM Lack of information

resources

TeachersClasses not relevant to STEM

careersLimited resources for classroom

SchoolLimited parent involvementLimited resources for school

FriendsDiscourage achievement in

STEM fieldsLack interest in math /

scienceStudent

College/career STEM aspirations are unsupported

career choices limited

How the BSN Community Influences Student Career Choices

BSN connects the Black STEM professionals to low-income and minority students and the student’s main influencers . They can become familiar and comfortable with STEM so they can

influence and support the student’s STEM aspirations.

STEM Professionals

HomeParents and family members


SchoolInvolved parents on PTAVolunteers for school activitiesbring in resources to school

Black Science Network



Friendsinterested in math/science encourage and support


eventsStudent

College/career STEM aspirationsStudent is supported & informed in



careersMore resources for classroomSponsor events


information & resourcesCareer day resourcesField trips to work place

How We Do It

We create multiple channels of interaction so all members of the community can come together in a variety of ways:

•Groups & Forums– discussions, peer support groups, projects, mentoring

•Events– online, local, global, conferences & competitions, info sessions

•Library & Resources– videos, interviews, articles, science wiki, helpful links and other

resources for parents, students, educators, and STEM professionals•Facebook App

– Sharing resources, activities, and achievements with friends and others

Groups and ForumsConnects the entire community in a common environment

• Find support, work together on projects, share information

• Join peer-college going groups

• Global exchange of information including professionals

• Be part of challenging discussions

• Interact with people beyond the immediate community

• Build social capital

• Directly interact with Black scientists and mentors

• Get personalized guidance, career advice, inside information and points of view that can only be obtained from personal interaction.

Events

• Create and invite friends to new activities (study groups, contests, conferences, college/career information sessions, online challenges, seminars/webinars)

• Discover local and global events

• Find out who’s going to specific events and coordinate with peers

• Bring the community together and build understanding and excitement about STEM

• Increase participation in academic activities

• Attract resources and corporate involvement & sponsorship

BSN App: Using the power of Facebook Our App connects users to the only online social network with a supportive community of Black science minded people and role models who can advise, support, mentor, engage, challenge and inspire the next generation of Black scientists. The BSN App leverages the power of Facebook to:

•Maximize BSN outreach to the global community•Capitalize on young adults’ intense use of social networking sites. •Share and disseminate information faster and wider than other outlets.•Share activity from BSN with friends through Facebook•Instantly notify people of activity in groups and forums and events

College Admins

Peer-groups

BSN

Mentors

Friends Spreading Resources

Bringing It All Together In One PlaceThe student’s main influencers are empowered and working together

Stem Professionals

Home Parents and family members




Friendsinterested in math/science encourage and support


events

StudentCollege/career STEM aspirationsStudent is supported & informed in


SchoolInvolved parents on PTAVolunteers for school activitiesbring in resources to school


careersMore resources for classroomSponsor events


information & resourcesCareer day resourcesField trips to work place

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