Developing Culturally Diverse Leadership Programs for Youth in STEM
Explore intentional policies, programs, and practices fostering racially diverse leadership in STEM through the initiatives of the Alan J. Friedman Center. Discover the innovative Science Career Ladder (SCL) and engaging Explainers, designed to cultivate critical thinkers and lifelong learners among urban youth while providing access to STEM opportunities.
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Developing Intentional Policies, Programs, and Practices to Cultivate Racially Diverse Leadership Priya Mohabir, VP Youth Development New York Hall of Science
Alan J. Friedman Center for the Development of Young Scientists The Friedman Center is committed to providing urban youth with access to innovative STEM learning experiences that support the development of lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and active STEM-literate citizens.
Institute Programs Friedman Center Science Career Ladder (SCL) Work Experience Explainers 21stcentury skills Design Lab Innovation Institute Special Projects Explainers and Other NYC Youth Explainer TV STEM Nights Citywide Outreach STEM Expo
Science Career Ladder (SCL) EXPLAINERS
Face of NYSCI: Explainers engage visitors
Guiding Design Principles Holistic - creates a sense of community and shared culture Focused on youth development drives program structure Relationship-centered all interactions seek to build supportive connections Youth-influenced direct input on the program structure Aspirational sets high expectations, provides significant responsibility and opportunities for growth
Current Program Structure: Career training, College readiness, Exposure to STEM careers High School Explainers 5 hours on a weekend (training) Career Development Series/ College Prep Series/STEM Nights Attend 3-4 additional Career Events College Explainers 10-12 hour on weekdays (training) Career Development Series/ STEM Nights Attend 3-4 additional Career Events
Difference between Training and Professional Development Training is any learning Professional activity focused on development refers to a acquiring specific full range of learning knowledge or skills activities aimed at required for a particular personal development job or task. and career advancement.
Leadership from all levels Leadership - Motivating a group of people to act towards achieving a common goal. Awareness Accountability Empathy Confidence Inspiration
Working with ethnically diverse communities Explainer Staff 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% White Black or African American Hispanic Asian Two or more races
How do we compare to NYC? Explainer Staff Volunteers* 45% 80% 40% 70% 35% 60% 30% 50% 25% 40% 20% 30% 15% 20% 10% 10% 5% 0% 0% *Diversity in the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Community, 2016
Total Staff by Race/Ethnicity Separated by Level of Seniority 12000 55% 10000 68% 8000 6000 4000 74% 2000 0 Junior Staff Mid Staff Senior Staff White Black or African American Hispanic Asian Two o r More Races *Diversity in the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Community, 2016
Guiding Design Principles Holistic - creates a sense of community and shared culture Focused on youth development drives program structure Relationship-centered all interactions seek to build supportive connections Youth-influenced direct input on the program structure Aspirational sets high expectations, provides significant responsibility and opportunities for growth
NYSCI Staff Council The Staff Council is a collaborative group, comprised of team members from across the museum, representative of a variety of roles, work experiences and levels of responsibilities. Working collaboratively, this committee makes recommendations to the senior management team, that shape our institutional practices, create greater transparency around our practices, and increase and enhance communication across the museum.
Staff Council: Mission Statement The NYSCI Staff Council will make NYSCI a great place to work by assisting leadership to transform our work environment to be a place where a community culture, equity, and inclusivity is fostered and valued; where transparency and openness are nurtured in communication and action; where staff are empowered stakeholders and active problem solvers; where professional growth is a shared goal amongst staff and leadership; and where advocacy and collaboration fare the cornerstone of every decision.
Overview of the Staff Council NYSCI Staff Council 50% Small Committees 45% 40% focused on issues 35% 30% identified through a 25% 20% staff survey 15% 10% Quarterly meetings with 5% CEO 0% White Black or African American Group Feedback Hispanic Asian Two or more races
"The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership." -- Harvey S. Firestone
