Diversity in STEM Resources

500 Women Scientists is an organization focused on supporting underrepresented individuals in science through mentorships, advocacy and activism.  Opportunities exist for connecting classrooms with STEM mentors and guest speakers.
The American Chemical Society now has a Communities page that introduces the different diversity- and equity-focused committees within the organization and provides information about they work they are doing. 
EngineerGirl provides resources to increase student awareness of careers in engineering and mentors in the field, including the I'm An Engineer Directory.  Sponsor an annual writing contest. 
The National Inventors Hall of Fame has a searchable database of famous inventors, scientists and engineers.   
PVI uses media, technology, and popular culture to catalyze social change in East Africa. Working in a multidisciplinary team and together with partners, PVI designs and tests communication on health, livelihoods, and citizenship for hard-to–reach and marginalized populations
PBS' Secret Life of Scientists & Engineers provides a variety of videos and articles to introduce students to contemporary scientists and engineers. 
STEP UP is a national community of physics teachers, researchers, and professional societies. We design high school physics lessons to empower teachers, create cultural change, and inspire young women to pursue physics in college. Hosted by APS. 
The Underrepresentation Curriculum Project - designed to help students critically examine scientific fields and take action for equity, inclusion and justice. 
The US Patent and Trademark Office has a site that provides not only information (and "trading cards" for a broad collection of scientists and engineers but also lesson plans for inquiry-focused labs that introduce students to the science discovery or engineering design related to specific inventors, scientists and engineers.

Research: STEM Identity and Agency

Research collaboration between Susie Dykstra, Julie Thompson, Adriana Montiel & Eric Gordon regarding students' science identities and their ability to relate to contemporary scientists.  Our focus was on building familiarity with non-stereotypical scientists through "Scientist Spotlight" activities.  This slideshow presents our findings as well as resources for introducing students to non-stereotypical scientists and engineers.
The Scientist Spotlights Initiative is community of students, pre-college teachers, university and college instructors, and scientific professionals committed to making the sciences more inclusive and more representative of our own wonderful diverse communities.  Our Scientist Spotlights Initiative aims to promote diversity and inclusion in science – middle school through college – through development, assessment, and dissemination of curriculum supplements that bring science role models to students in the context of learning science content.