Sustaining Women in STEM

Dr. Crystal Johnson, Deputy Center Director at Goddard Space Center, emphasizes the importance of cultural shifts within organizations to sustain diversity and innovation in STEM fields. She highlights the need for diverse backgrounds to foster innovation and discusses strategies to create an inclusive workplace that supports women in STEM.

What is Dr. Crystal Johnson's role at the Goddard Space Flight Center?

• Head of Public Relations

• Deputy Center Director for Technology and Research Investments

• Chief Financial Officer

• Director of Human Resources

What is the main focus of the roundtable discussed by Dr. Johnson?

• Developing new marketing techniques

• Improving financial strategies

• Enhancing public relations

• Shifting organizational culture to support young innovators

What is necessary for organizations to take advantage of innovative youth?

• Offering more vacation days

• Increasing salaries

• Implementing a cultural shift

• Reducing work hours

Why is it important to have a diverse workplace according to the transcript?

• To simplify management processes

• To comply with legal requirements

• To foster innovation through varied perspectives

• To increase company profits

What does Dr. Johnson emphasize as crucial for innovation?

• Diverse backgrounds and experiences

• Strict adherence to traditional methods

• Limiting new ideas

• Focusing solely on technology