Speaker
Lisa Cole
(k2i academy, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University)
Description
The Lassonde School of Engineering at York University launched k2i (kindergarten to industry) academy in June 2020 with a mission to create an ecosystem of diverse partners, committed to dismantling systemic barriers to opportunities for underrepresented students in STEM. The k2i academy is a key component of the Lassonde School of Engineering Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Action Plan. In this talk, Lisa Cole, Director of Programming at k2i academy will share how Inclusive Design approaches are currently being used to create programs that questions systemic barriers, innovates viable solutions, and builds alongside k12 sector partners.
| Keyword-1 | Equity Diversity and Inclusion |
|---|---|
| Keyword-2 | STEM education |
| Keyword-3 | K12 education |
Author
Lisa Cole
(k2i academy, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University)
