Hear how to build a #diversity Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (#STEM) program with Regine and Michael as they interview James Jackson, Michigan Department of Transportation’s Transportation Diversity Recruitment Program (TDRP) Strategy Coordinator. James talks through defining outcomes and connecting them to vision as well as setting goals and expectations for similar STEM diversity programs. James’s best practices including launching with champions, delivering programming excellence, building pipelines with educational partners, and fostering exploration with participants by marrying interest to adaptability and commitment. See James talk the talk, walk the walk, netweave, and serve STEM students.
Conversation Time Stamps:
0:00 – Introduction
2:17 – How do you increase diversity of underrepresented minorities in STEM?
4:52 – How do you promote diversity in STEM?
6:50 – How do you measure diversity in STEM?
12:12 – What does a strong STEM applicant look like for TDRP?
16:40 – Where does your passion for diversity come from?
The Gears in Motion podcast aims to encourage the next generation of professionals in STEM by uncovering the stories and barriers faced in the industry and provoke thought around how to drive careers in these spaces.
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Executive Director & Producer: Michael Boone
Regine is a Transportation Executive with a long record of leadership and excellence. Regine uses her professional success to enrich her life and others’ through creative and philanthropic initiatives in the US and Haiti. She seeks to sustain her Joy and live with Purpose.
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