The future success of businesses, economies, and humanity hinges on the continued advancement of science, and the development of sustainable innovations. This, in turn, is dependent on the inclusion of diverse perspectives inside our organizations and in our communities to bring creative thinking, innovative mindsets and scientific expertise together to solve real-world problems.

Dr. Seth will provide an overview of 3M’s State of Science Index, a global research initiative to uncover what people think of science. Dr. Seth will discuss findings that highlight the importance of reducing real and perceived barriers to science appreciation and STEM education.

The presentation will also include the impact of the pandemic on the public perception of science, key themes that emerge from the 2020-2022 results, and how we can all play a role in science advocacy and advancing diversity in STEM-based fields.

As part of the DEI Lecture Series, we will give away 100 copies of Dr. Seth’s book, The Heart of Science: Engineering Fine Print, to the first 100 registrants. Books will be provided in partnership with the Michigan Engineering Common Reading Experience. To claim your book, please enter your information in the RSVP provided above.

*All proceeds from The Heart of Science Series go to a scholarship for underrepresented minority women in STEM, administered by the Society of Women Engineers.