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Dismantling Math Barriers for Future STEM Leaders with EdReady

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Math should be a launchpad, not a roadblock. Yet for many students in underrepresented communities, algebra remains the primary impediment to pursuing a career in STEM. How do we turn the tide?

Watch our recorded webinar, 'Dismantling Math Barriers for Future STEM Leaders with EdReady' exploring the strategic partnership between The Engineer Factory and EdReady. We dive into the mechanics of their recent initiative with the Summer Algebra Institute, supported by the California State University Chancellor’s Office. This webinar showcases how personalized learning technology can be integrated into mission-driven programming to strengthen the math proficiency of underserved learners. We discuss how providing students with a tailored "readiness score" allows educators to meet them exactly where they are, ensuring they leave the summer not just "caught up," but ahead of the curve.

What We Cover:

  • The Algebra Hurdle: Why math proficiency is the critical "make-or-break" factor for underrepresented students in STEM.
  • A Proven Model: A look inside the six-week Summer Algebra Institute and its project-based approach to learning.
  • Personalized Pathways: How EdReady’s adaptive platform scales academic support and tracks real-time progress for the Engineer Factory’s cohorts.
  • Collaborative Impact: How strategic alliances between non-profits and higher education (CSU) can create sustainable pipelines into the engineering industry.
Audrey Thompson
Audrey Thompson

Founder & Executive Director, The Engineer Factory

Audrey Thompson is the Founder and Executive Director of Engineer Factory, a nonprofit organization established in 2017 with a mission to strengthen the K–12 STEM(science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education pipeline for girls and students of color in underserved communities. Her vision is to encourage, educate, engage, and empower more female, African American, and Latino students to pursue engineering and STEM careers.

Engineer Factory fulfills this mission through hands-on, project-based learning opportunities including STEM workshops and classes, computer science equity initiatives, coaching for engineering competitions, summer programs, math proficiency support, professional development for educators, industry exposure and connections, mentoring, and scholarships for deserving high school seniors.

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