Fostering Computational Thinking Among Underrepresented Students in STEM

Jacqueline Leonard is Professor of Mathematics Education in the School of Education at the University of Wyoming, USA.Jakita O. Thomas is the Philpott Westpoint Stevens Associate Professor of Computer Science and Software Engineering at Auburn University, USA.Roni Ellington is Associate Professor of Mathematics Education in the Department of Advanced Studies Leadership and Policy at Morgan State University, USA.Monica B. Mitchell is founder and President of MERAssociates, LLC (MERA), an award-winning evaluation consultancy based in the greater metropolitan area of Washington, D.C., USA. Olatokunbo S. Fashola is Research Professor and the Faculty Coordinator for the Dual Enrollment Program in the School of Education at American University in Washington, D.C., USA.

• The Advent of Computational ThinkingDesigning Learning Environments that Support Developing Computational Algorithmic Thinking CapabilitiesCoding, Game Design, and Computational ThinkingUsing Computer Modeling and Drones to Develop Computational Thinking Among Predominantly Black StudentFacilitating Computational Participation, Place-Based Education, and Culturally Specific Pedagogy with Indigenous StudentsProfessional Development that Fosters Computation Thinking and High-Quality Teaching for Students of ColorProgram Evaluation of Broadening STEM Participation for Underrepresented Students of Color