Multiverse @MultiverseUCB

Making space science accessible for all through inclusive STEM education programs. multiverse.ssl.berkeley.edu Earth Joined October 2013

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Bryan Mendez @bryanjmendez

4 years ago

It's been 2 years since I completed Full Spectrum, a documentary short film highlighting under-represented space scientists. Enjoy. Learn. Share. youtu.be/ruwAtBAoDyw

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Space Sciences Laboratory @ucbssl

4 years ago

“This work was the very first use of the ICON tidal wind product. The product allowed Xinzhao’s team to calculate the flow of metal ions over Boulder. It’s a great example of how these tides seem to affect everything in space near Earth.” —Thomas Immel, PI of the ICON Mission.

CIRES @CIRESnews

4 years ago

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Bryan Mendez @bryanjmendez

4 years ago

I'm teaching a new "Cultural Astronomy" course this summer at Cal, along with the old favorite "Intro to Astronomy." If you, or any students you know, might be interested check out the course descriptions and sign up! astro.berkeley.edu/programs/under…

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Bryan Mendez @bryanjmendez

5 years ago

Our Full Spectrum film screening and panel discussion today of diversity in space science was very inspiring. Lots of great perspectives were shared. You can watch the recording on YouTube: youtu.be/_8ZdMDq4TMo

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Bryan Mendez @bryanjmendez

5 years ago

Celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth and #NASASolarWeek today with a special screening and discussion of Full Spectrum, my short-film highlighting under-represented space scientists. Register at bit.ly/FSpectrum Or watch the Live-Stream here: youtube.com/watch?v=5GfAty…

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Bryan Mendez @bryanjmendez

5 years ago

Join us in 2 days (3-26) for a special screening of the NASA-funded short film Full Spectrum, followed by a discussion with several of the featured scientists. Register bit.ly/FSpectrum. All are welcome to attend & ask questions. Content suitable for middle school and up.

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Katherine Grunewald @MsGrunewald

5 years ago

Anyone getting ready to celebrate #NASASolarWeek with students?☀️@MultiverseUCB has some great resources and opportunities #dpvils #ISTESTEM #fmslearning

Solar Week @SolarWeek

5 years ago

Anyone getting ready to celebrate #NASASolarWeek with students?☀️@MultiverseUCB has some great resources and opportunities #dpvils #ISTESTEM #fmslearning

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Bryan Mendez @bryanjmendez

5 years ago

Join us in 1 week (3-26) for a special screening of the NASA-funded short film Full Spectrum, followed by a discussion with several of the featured scientists. Register bit.ly/FSpectrum. All are welcome to attend & ask questions. Content suitable for middle school and up.

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Bryan Mendez @bryanjmendez

5 years ago

Join us in 2 weeks (3-26) for a special screening of the NASA-funded short film Full Spectrum, followed by a discussion with several of the featured scientists. Register bit.ly/FSpectrum. All are welcome to attend & ask questions. Content suitable for middle school and up.

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Solar Week @SolarWeek

5 years ago

Join Solar Week Mar. 26th for a special screening of the NASA-funded short film Full Spectrum, followed by a discussion with several of the featured scientists. Register bit.ly/FSpectrum. All are welcome to attend & ask questions. Content suitable for middle school and up.

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Bryan Mendez @bryanjmendez

5 years ago

Meet a diversity of brilliant scientists studying the wonders of the Universe in Full Spectrum #BlackHistoryMonth #WomenInScience #RepresentationMatters youtu.be/ruwAtBAoDyw

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Bryan Mendez @bryanjmendez

5 years ago

Today is the New Moon and the start of the #ChineseNewYear in Asia. It's sometimes called #LunarNewYear Several calendars (e.g. Islamic and Jewish) are purely based on the phases of the Moon. The Chinese calendar also contains solar rules. multiverse.ssl.berkeley.edu/Calendar-in-th…

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National Museum of the American Indian @SmithsonianNMAI

5 years ago

#Teachers of upper elementary and middle school students (grades 5 – 8) in the subjects of history, social studies, and STEAM: Join us for a free #webinar on the ways in which the Maya have used the Sun to track time for thousands of years. Register: smithsonian.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

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Bryan Mendez @bryanjmendez

5 years ago

Today's celebrations both have astronomical roots: #GroundhogDay (cross-quarter day), and dia de la candelaria (winter solstice). We'll be celebrating by eating tamales we made during Christmas and watching the classic 1993 film starring Bill Murray. multiverse.ssl.berkeley.edu/Calendar-in-th…

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Bryan Mendez @bryanjmendez

5 years ago

As a follow-up to my article on the diversity of STEM characters in popular movies, I put together a list of popular movie characters from groups under-represented in STEM (in real life and the movies). #RepresentationMatters docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…

Bryan Mendez @bryanjmendez

5 years ago

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Bryan Mendez @bryanjmendez

5 years ago

Movies reflect our cultural values. If we truly value the diversity of human experience, then let's portray that on screen.

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Bryan Mendez @bryanjmendez

5 years ago

Increasing the diversity of STEM characters specifically can have a positive effect on society. The movies can provide much needed role models for people who—more often than not—don’t see others like themselves in STEM roles.

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Bryan Mendez @bryanjmendez

5 years ago

Lack of STEM diversity in film could be a reflection of real-world disparities: art imitating life. However, the majority of films are fiction, depicting what could be rather than what is. Why do they only imagine worlds where STEM is mostly the realm of white men?

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Bryan Mendez @bryanjmendez

5 years ago

And most importantly, brilliance is rarely a key to success in STEM. Passion, determination, perseverance, and hard work are usually much more important characteristics for success in STEM careers.

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Bryan Mendez @bryanjmendez

5 years ago

Role models have a powerful influence on the development of STEM identity (being able to imagine yourself in a STEM profession). Fictional role models can have similar influence. That’s especially powerful for people without easy, direct access to a lot of STEM professionals.