Why are mentors important?

<span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Ultimately, mentors have the capacity to have a tremendous influence on young people in particular; the relationship between mentor and mentee has always reminded me of the parent-child dynamic, which is why it’s so critical for students to identify their role models earlier on."}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":4483,"3":{"1":0},"4":{"1":2,"2":16777215},"10":2,"11":4,"15":"Arial"}">Ultimately, mentors have the capacity to have a tremendous influence on young people in particular; the relationship between mentor and mentee has always reminded me of the parent-child dynamic, which is why it’s so critical for students to identify their role models earlier on.

Why should video games be used in education?

<span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Humans, as mammals, learn more efficiently through play in which they are rewarded rather than other tests in which they are given demerits for mistakes. It is a natural fit to teach through gaming, especially in areas of the world where literacy levels vary and human instinct can help people learn."}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":4483,"3":{"1":0},"4":{"1":2,"2":16777215},"10":2,"11":4,"15":"Arial"}">Humans, as mammals, learn more efficiently through play in which they are rewarded rather than other tests in which they are given demerits for mistakes. It is a natural fit to teach through gaming, especially in areas of the world where literacy levels vary and human instinct can help people learn.

What are ways to improve diversity in STEM jobs?

Clear assessment metrics for promotion and providing constructive feedback are key. Colleagues and managers should ensure that all voices are heard and that those who propose ideas get proper recognition and are applauded for having the idea. Conversely, we should not reward those that simply repeat what someone else said or take credit for ideas that are not theirs.

When was the first all-female spacewalk?

October 18, 2019. Events like the all-female spacewalk help us, as a society, actively move toward a future with equal representation and opportunities.

Ella Atkins IEEE Senior Member, IEEE Robotics and Automation Society

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