“It was fulfilling to be part of the movement to bring these excellent minds to light so that more people know that STEM is for everyone.” “Contributing a biography of a diverse person in STEM to Wikipedia is a significant step towards addressing the underrepresentation of women and people of color on the platform. As … Continued
Biochemistry major Jenny Fulton didn’t have to look far for inspiration for her Wikipedia assignment in Whitworth University’s Organismal Diversity course – she only had to step out her back door at home to remember how connected her coursework was to the real world. “Each of the articles that my classmates and I worked on … Continued
“Since Wikipedia is a public-facing platform, I was really meticulous about what I actually wanted to put in the article. I really went over my writings, over and over, and made sure that they were accurate and a good representation of what I wanted to add.” – Ekaterina Schiavone Hennighausen, first-year student at The George … Continued
As we continue into the second year of our Knowledge Equity initiative, Wiki Education is pleased to announce the seven new members of the Humanities & Social Justice Advisory Committee. Composed of higher education faculty from across the country, the multidisciplinary group will advise and collaborate on our ongoing work to improve Wikipedia’s coverage of … Continued
To kick off our first Speaker Series event of the new year, Wiki Education brought together a panel of healthcare experts to take us behind the scenes of their own work on Wikipedia and the contributions of their students! Joined virtually by attendees from across the globe, our panelists explored how the public and healthcare … Continued
New project will support students’ coursework across healthcare professions to improve content When searching for information on health-related topics, people turn to Wikipedia more than any other source. While it may come as no surprise that the general public visits Wikipedia for answers to questions and to inform their decisions as healthcare patients or caregivers, … Continued
To celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (today!), we’re taking the opportunity to look back at some of the incredible impact made by our program participants as they seek to improve Wikipedia’s coverage of women in the sciences. Even if you haven’t yet taught with a Wikipedia assignment, enrolled in a … Continued
With more than 500 patents in the field of software programming, Lisa Secat DeLuca is considered IBM’s most prolific female inventor. So it came as a surprise to USC students Zarif Rezwan and Jasmin Ashley that the engineer was absent from Wikipedia – a feeling that propelled the pair to add her story to the … Continued
As Canisius University’s public safety liaison and deputy supervisor for its work-study program, senior Tariq LeFever often dedicates time to serving his campus community. This fall, LeFever applied his strong sense of civic responsibility to serving his biggest audience yet – the readers of Wikipedia. “Wikipedia’s reach and accessibility make it a powerful tool for … Continued
