Understanding Representation in Math and Engineering

What issue do students face in math classes according to the speaker?

• Feeling disconnected due to lack of representation

• Lack of challenging problems

• Too much homework

• Uninteresting topics

How does media portrayal affect perceptions of mathematicians and engineers?

• It makes these fields more popular

• It creates stereotypes that limit who people think can be in these fields

• It has no effect

• It encourages more diversity

What activity did the speaker introduce to help students see themselves in math?

• Daily math puzzles

• Research and presentation on historical figures in math

• Weekly math competitions

• Field trips to engineering firms

What was the speaker's personal experience as a woman in engineering?

• She was discouraged from continuing

• She felt completely at home

• She felt like a rogue due to lack of representation

• She found many role models

What was the outcome of the speaker's social media initiative?

• It was only shared within her family

• It was criticized for being too niche

• It led to the creation of an Instagram account

• It was ignored by her friends