Stem X: Advancing AI and the Next Generation of Innovators - Hardcover

Allen, Malcolm

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1955884358 ISBN 13: 9781955884358

Publisher: Forbes Books, 2023

Synopsis

This is a book about the fascinating world of STEM subjects ― learning them, teaching them, and working in STEM jobs of the future. If you are a student, teacher, or parent, and you want to learn how STEM subjects affect our lives, this is the book to read. If you need to know how diversity, inclusion, equity, and access operate in today’s classrooms and workspaces, you will find out in these pages.

Malcolm Allen is a veteran STEM professional who learned his first STEM skills in the US Navy. He has used that knowledge to earn advanced degrees, which have helped him achieve success as a businessman and social activist. He has authored more than 30 books covering issues in culture, education, finance, and public policy.

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About the Author

MALCOLM D. ALLEN is a Forbes author and transformative leader in higher education access and equity. Through his work with Graduate America, he has created educational pathways for thousands of students from underserved communities. His STEM X initiatives have equipped individuals with skills for success in high-demand fields, demonstrating his commitment to bridging academic and professional opportunity gaps.

A Navy veteran with extensive experience in educational policy and workforce development, Allen brings unique insight to the challenges of creating diverse talent pipelines. His research continues to influence institutions seeking to implement meaningful diversity initiatives.

Allen's humanitarian work extends globally, reflecting his belief in education as a powerful force for social mobility. He continues to advocate for systemic reforms that expand access to quality education and professional advancement for all communities.

From the Back Cover

Wake Up to STEM!
Where diversity fuels a better future

STEM! Science! Technology! Engineering! Math! Our lives are immersed in STEM 24/7. From the digital alarms that wake us, to the cars that take us, to the products we rely on every day – all developed by people with STEM skills.

In STEM X: Diversity at the Speed of Thought, entrepreneur/social activist Malcolm Allen shines a spotlight on STEM and its biggest challenge: bringing true diversity into STEM classrooms and workplaces everywhere. As you will discover ― it’s diversity that brings inclusion, equity, and access. To students. To teachers. And to STEM professionals in every field.

In STEM X you will encounter Jackie Robinson as he mentors the Little Rock Nine in their fight for equal education. You will meet Robert Moses and the harsh arithmetic of voter registration. Those strands lead directly to People of Color who have defied the odds to become NASA scientists, college presidents, and elite professionals in many other STEM fields.

STEM X is your guide through STEM diversity at all levels. Here yo u can find everything from house builders to HBCUs, with stops in classrooms, research labs, and sports events. If you are a teacher, parent, student, or policymaker, this book is your key to a better future.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forbes Books
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1955884358
• ISBN 13: 9781955884358
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 187