T/m will explore the impact of STEM toys on a child’s perception of gender roles and career choices with prominent Kansas City professionals during the upcoming virtual event Meet the Experts: Women in STEM.
The panel will discuss how STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) toys shaped their own career interests, the skills they gained from play, how social constructs about gender and race have shaped STEM careers in the past, whether enough gains have been made in the marketing of toys to reflect a broader audience, and other themes. The event will conclude with an interactive Q&A session with the audience.
Registration is required for this free virtual event.
Meet the Experts: Women in STEM is held in conjunction with the current T/m exhibit Bridging the Gender Divide: Toys That Build STEM Skills.