Modules

This page includes resources for modules developed within the (STEM)2 Network. The modules are used to engage participants in conversations to build collaborations, identify opportunities for transformation activities, and provide tools applicable both within and outside the network to support participants in achieving transformation goals.

Each module includes:

1. A handout describing the module, resources we provide, supplies required, and tips based on our experiences using these modules.

2. A slide deck with notes describing each slide. *Please include the attribution slide when using or modifying the modules for your own purposes.*

3. Other resources such as handouts to be provided to participants and video of the leadership team delivering modules during our annual Summit.

Module contents were developed by the (STEM)2 Network team or modified from the work of others, with attribution and acknowledgement provided.

To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/.

Modules were developed with support from NSF RCN-UBE award # 1919614 and 2120495.

Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

Rich Picturing

The (STEM)2 Network uses rich picturing (1) to engage participants in conversations and (2) as a tool to help participants begin exploring complex institutions. Rich picturing is a method to catalyze conversations intended to help participants better understand the current state of an organization, including the who, what, why, where, when, and how questions. It guides participants to create a holistic and detailed visual representation of a complex situation, enabling individuals and groups to understand interrelationships and gain shared insights.

Directions Slides Handout

Change Theory

The (STEM)2 Network uses change theory, specifically addressing the six conditions of systems change (Kania et al., 2018), (1) to engage participants in conversations, (2) identify the current and idealized future state, and (3) align institutional change efforts to address explicit, semi-explicit, and implicit conditions critical for sustainable transformation. Change theory can be used to intentionally develop and implement change strategies to reach a goal. This module guides participants in developing actionable steps to achieve their transformation goal, ensuring those steps move beyond surface-level actions to address underlying factors that drive sustainable, long-term change.

Directions Slides Handout Video