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Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Arts and Humanities Take Us Far

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Arts and Humanities Take Us Far. Mech-Aero Conference September 8 - 10, 2014 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Adrienne Provenzano Presenter and Performer. NASA/ESA/Hubble Heritage Team. Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.

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Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Arts and Humanities Take Us Far

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  1. Twinkle, Twinkle Little StarArts and HumanitiesTake Us Far Mech-Aero Conference September 8 - 10, 2014 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Adrienne Provenzano Presenter and Performer

  2. NASA/ESA/HubbleHeritage Team

  3. Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere. Albert Einstein

  4. Jules Verne & Georges Méliès

  5. Harmony of the Spheres • Johannes Kepler

  6. The stars belong to everyone. - Helen Sawyer Hogg

  7. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

  8. A Picture's Worth A Thousand Words • Imagination • Creativity • Curiosity • Design • Decision Making • Problem Solving • Understanding STEM concepts • Self-Expression • Inspiration

  9. Arts and Humanitiesimagination – innovation - application Space Education Space Exploration Space Habitation

  10. Examples of Space Exploration Careers Mechanical engineering Computer science and informatics Physics Medicine Electrical engineering, Aero-Astro Engineering Robotics Astrobiology Communications Fields which don't yet exist!

  11. There are less women than men in many STEM fields, especially those associated with space exploration – such as engineering, computer science, and physics.

  12. “We can't do this with just half the population.” - Dr. Mae Jemison

  13. Why does it matter? • Space exploration is challenging • Diverse and inclusive groups are better at solving challenging problems • Missing vital contributors and contributions matters - intelligence, imagination, creativity, problem solving, experience, perspectives • Social justice – human rights issue • Workforce needs – workforce performance – matters of economics • Benefits for women in “non-traditional” fields

  14. The Leaks and The Gaps A Few Statistics In the United States, women receive 20% of the engineering, computer science and physics degrees. Of women who receive STEM degrees, only 25% practice in a STEM career.

  15. American Association of University Women – 2010 Report Why So Few? Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

  16. Women’s representation among STEM bachelor’s degree holders has improved over time but varies by field. Bachelor’s Degrees Earned by Women in Selected Fields, 1966–2006 Source: National Science Foundation, Division of Science Resources Statistics, 2008, Science and engineering degrees: 1966–2006 (Detailed Statistical Tables) (NSF 08-321) (Arlington, VA), Table 11, Author's analysis of Tables 34, 35, 38, & 39.

  17. Women’s representation among STEM doctorates has also increased dramatically over time, although it varies by field. Doctorates Earned by Women in Selected STEM Fields, 1966–2006 Source: National Science Foundation, Division of Science Resources Statistics, 2008, Science and engineering degrees: 1966–2006 (Detailed Statistical Tables) (NSF 08-321) (Arlington, VA), Table 25, Author's analysis of Tables 34, 35, 38, & 39.

  18. Women are well represented among biological scientists but makeup a small minority of engineers. Women in Selected STEM Occupations, 1960–2000 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, & 2000, Census of the population (Washington, DC).

  19. Women are underrepresented in many science and engineering occupations. Percentage of Employed STEM Professionals Who Are Women, Selected Professions, 2008 Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2009, Women in the labor force: A databook (Report 1018) (Washington, DC), Table 11.

  20. Girl Scout FindingsGeneration STEM Report Girls like STEM! (75% in the study) Girls like creative and problem solving aspects of STEM “STEM Girls” have certain characteristics There's a gap between STEM interest and career choice Findings differ somewhat for African American and Hispanic girls

  21. Girls and Space Exploration – 2014 Astronaut Abby NASA Competitions – Human Rover, Rocket Launch, Weather Balloons, Spheres Space Camps Young Taikonauts Clubs Art Competitions Google Hangouts

  22. Characteristics of a “STEM Girl” • Higher Achievers – Higher Aspirations • Better Students – Hard Workers, Persistent • Stronger Adult Support Systems • Exposure to STEM Fields • Confident

  23. STEM Women were once STEM Girls

  24. Smithsonian Institution Archives SI-A-45874 I want to do it because I want to do it. - Amelia Earhart.

  25. Flutists in SpaceEllen Ochoa and Cady Coleman

  26. Voyager Project Manager Suzanne Dodd

  27. Karen Nyberg - Pinterest

  28. Karen Nyberg - photography

  29. Suni Williams - Spacewalking December 16, 2006 One can never consent to creep when one feels the impulse to soar. Helen Keller

  30. Getting to Equal ParticipationWhen? 2050? 2075? 2101?and How? Rate of Change – Can It Be Accelerated? Proactive Efforts Addressing Various Factors “One Size Does Not Fit All” THE POWER OF S.T.E.A.M.!

  31. S.T.E.M. to S.T.E.A.M. “Innovation happens when convergent thinkers, those who march straight ahead toward their goal, combine forces with divergent thinkers – those who professionally wander, who are comfortable being uncomfortable, and who look for what is real.” John Maeda President, Rhode Island School of Design

  32. What is S.T.E.A.M. ? Science Technology Engineering Arts Mathematics

  33. Optics and Neo-Impressionism

  34. Theremin and Rockmore

  35. Student Art Inspired by Space Exploration

  36. The Integrated and Inclusive “A” in S.T.E.A.M. Visual Arts – 2D, 3D, animated Performing Arts – dance, music, theater Literary Arts – poetry, novels, plays Humanities – history Design – digital design, architecture

  37. Plugging up the Leaks and Narrowing the Gapswith S.T.E.A.M. Education Strategies PreK – 12 Higher Education Workforce

  38. Strategies to Consider From the Girl Scouts Encourage girls to ask questions, problem solve and use creativity Foster internal assets – confidence, self-esteem, initiative and work ethic Introduce girls to people with STEM careers Keep girls interested and engaged over time and beyond transition points – middle school and high school Support and encourage STEM interests

  39. More Girl Scout Strategies Show girls what they want from a career is possible through STEM – making a difference Let girls know STEM workplaces involve collaboration Avoid obvious and subtle stereotypes about girls' and women's abilities in math and science Shape programming to meet needs of minority girls Be an advocate for girls to be involved in STEM

  40. The Benefits of the Arts Creativity Imagination Self-Expression and Shared Experiences Collaboration and Communication Discipline and Skills Development Experimentation Willingness to Take Risks and Fail Participation in a Process Problem Solving

  41. First City on the MoonAlyona Zhulanova, 15, Russian Federation Humans in Space Youth Arts Competition

  42. Humans in SpaceYouth Arts Competition Ages 10 – 18 1st event in 2010, 600 artists from 22 countries – What is the future of human spaceflight and why is it important? 2nd event in 2012, 2600 artists from 52 countries – How will humans use science and technology to explore space, and what mysteries will we uncover? www.lpi.usra.edu/humansinspaceart/

  43. FIRST Robotics “To transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of being science and technology leaders.” Dean Kamen - founder

  44. PreK – 12 and S.T.E.A.M. Girl Scouts Boys and Girls Clubs Space Camps Challenger Learning Centers National Girls Collaborative Project - ngcproject.org - millionwomenmentors.org

  45. Strategies to Consider – AAUWPreK - 12 Cultivate girls' achievements, interest and persistence in science and engineering Storytelling Role models Growth mindset Stereotype threat Encouragement Clear standards and expectations

  46. Publications and Other MediaResources for S.T.E.A.M. Activities Sally Ride Science – books series, EarthKam, MoonKam Sci Girls and Space Racers – PBS The Magic School Bus – books and DVD's NASA educational resources - NASA.gov Scholastic, Inc. books series: Women's Adventures in Science 100 Year Starship

  47. Women @ NASAExtension Activity Encourage girls and young women to watch the video interviews available online and then interview women in STEM fields themselves, either in person or via communications technology - and then create their own videos

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