Conference Session

Technical Session 8 - Paper 5: Cultivating Inclusivity: A Systematic Literature Review on Developing Empathy for Students in STEM Fields

Collection

2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

Authors

Stephanie Jill Lunn, Georgia Institute of Technology; Cristi L. Bell-Huff, Georgia Institute of Technology; Joseph M LeDoux, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Topics

CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

on empathy development in STEM education, and specific learning activities or coursesworking to achieve this goal. The results were defined in terms of the patterns observed, topicsassessed, and contributions made to the existing body of knowledge. Although there may be arange of approaches employed, such as through storytelling or role play, embedding empathy cannot only shape students’ internalization of the concept, and the resultant shift of mindset, but itcan also be critical to formulating their connection to the discipline and their exchanges withothers. The publications obtained, and subsequent analysis, can be of tremendous value towardsunderstanding how departments can create more inclusive curricula and environments