Through a partnership with Social Asking, iSAW and ASU gained valuable insights by measuring students’ perspectives throughout the semester. Survey results revealed a profound shift, with 90% of participants reporting a significant impact on their understanding and views regarding gender equality in STEM fields. This data highlighted the initiative’s transformative power, as students’ awareness and attitudes towards the challenges faced by women, especially minority women, in these domains underwent a remarkable evolution.
EDUCATION EXAMPLE
iSAW Measured Shifting Opinions on Gender Equality in STEM with ASU
90
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Opinions Impacted
The Partnership
Social Asking partnered with iSAW, a global non-profit organization dedicated to accelerating gender equality, and Arizona State University (ASU), to implement a comprehensive program aimed at promoting gender equality in STEM and empowering students to address related challenges in the workforce.
Program Overview
For over three years, Professor Jennifer Donovan has led this initiative at ASU, engaging over 1,000 students in collaboration with iSAW. The program focuses on:
Integrating Social Asking
To bolster the program’s impact, ASU and iSAW integrated Social Asking, a platform that blends real-time feedback with structured surveys. Social Asking provided an environment where students could engage in open and safe discussions, fostering authentic dialogue and allowing for the tracking of evolving viewpoints through its interactive features.
KEY OBJECTIVES
Safe Spaces for Open Dialogue
Fostering safe spaces for genuine communication and open discussions.
Facilitating Authentic Engagement
Capturing evolving perspectives and emotions beyond just responses.
Creating Safe Spaces for Open Dialogue
Ensuring every voice is heard and respected without toxicity.
Impact and Results
Survey results demonstrated a significant increase in students’ understanding of the issues facing women in STEM fields, including bias, stereotypes, discrimination, and harassment, particularly for minority women. Participants acknowledged the need for allies and the importance of standing up for women in situations that require it.
This collaborative initiative between ASU, iSAW, and Social Asking exemplifies the power of partnerships in promoting gender equality and preparing students to navigate and address these challenges in the workforce. By leveraging their respective strengths and expertise, these organizations have created a transformative experience that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and mindset necessary to drive positive change in their respective fields.
Project Details
- Category: LiveNonprofitUniversity
- Client: iSAW + ASU
- Location: USA
- Completed Date: 2023
