The United States State Department unveiled its plans to launch a film-inspired STEM program.
The Fox 2000 film 'Hidden Figures' is an Oscar-nominated movie that highlights the heroic work of a group of black female mathematicians. The women, Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson, helped to put the first man in space but their efforts were largely lost to history because of their race and gender.
The popularity of the film and the positive message it sent has encouraged the US State Department to launch an education exchange for women in North America, Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. Jumping off the film's message, the program will be called #HiddenNoMore. Participants will travel to Washington for a screening of the film. After that, they will break off into subgroups where they will spend the subsequent three weeks meeting with organizations that promote STEM education in girls.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Film-inspired STEM Programs
- Opportunity to develop film-inspired STEM programs that promote diversity and inclusion in the field of science and technology.
- STEM Education Exchange
- Opportunity to create international STEM education exchange programs that empower women and promote collaboration among different regions.
- #hiddennomore Movement
- Opportunity to support the #HiddenNoMore movement and promote equal opportunities for underrepresented groups in STEM fields.
Where This Applies
- Education
- Disruptive innovation opportunities in developing inclusive STEM education programs and fostering cross-cultural collaboration.
- Entertainment
- Disruptive innovation opportunities in using films and storytelling to inspire interest and diversity in STEM fields.
- Nonprofit
- Disruptive innovation opportunities in supporting and funding organizations that promote STEM education and empowerment for underrepresented groups.
