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Examining Black Students’ and Mentors’ Experiences in a Summer Engineering Experience for Kids Program

Fletcher, T., Alharbi, A., Qasim, M., Hooper, K., & Collins, E. (2025). Examining Black Students’ and Mentors’ Experiences in a Summer Engineering Experience for Kids Program. Journal for STEM Education Research, 1-25. Introduction The underrepresentation of Black students in STEM fields has long been a concern in education and workforce development. Addressing this gap requires early […]

Relatable Role Models: A Novel Approach to Empowering Underrepresented Students Interested in STEM

Browning et al. (in press). A Three-Tiered Mentorship Approach for Supporting High School Students Interested in Science, Technology, Mathematics, and Engineering (STEM) Careers. Journal of Clinical and Translational Science. Summarized by Mia Lamont Introduction The underrepresentation of racially and ethnically minoritized individuals, first-generation college students, and women in STEM careers is well-documented. This imbalance perpetuates […]