At the Root: A Systems Change Approach to Addressing Sexual Harassment in STEM-focused Experiential Learning
At the Root: A Systems Change Approach to Addressing Sexual Harassment in STEM-focused Experiential Learning is the Courage to Act Foundation’s flagship initiative. At the Root scales on our previous national research-to-action projects to address sexual harassment experienced by post-secondary students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) internships, co-ops and other experiential learning environments. Women and gender-diverse learners experience the highest rates of harassment in science, engineering, technology and math-driven professions, and At the Root is committed to removing barriers for more inclusive and safe pathways into rewarding STEM careers.
Over the span of 16 months, with generous funding from Women and Gender Equality Canada, At the Root will make STEM internships, co-ops and other experiential learning environments more inclusive and safe for post-secondary students through resource adaptation, specialized training, and legislative and policy advocacy.
Over the next 16 months, At the Root will focus on:
Resource Development – Adapting three national resources to meet the specific needs of STEM programs.
Educational and Professional Development Opportunities – Developing training for post-secondary staff, administrators, career centres, employers and experiential students across six provinces (ON, AB, QC, NS, NB, and PEI).
Policy & Legislative Advocacy – Scaling educational efforts to influence policies and legislation based on national findings.
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