Explore projects in culturally responsive practices in STEM Education!
STEM Education—encompassing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—plays a vital role in preparing students to thrive in a rapidly evolving, tech-driven world. Within this discipline, a growing emphasis on culturally responsive practices aims to make STEM more inclusive, equitable, and relevant for all learners. By integrating students’ cultural backgrounds, lived experiences, and community knowledge into curriculum and instruction, culturally responsive STEM education fosters deeper engagement and achievement, particularly among historically marginalized groups.
This approach goes beyond simply diversifying content; it involves rethinking pedagogy, classroom climate, and teacher-student relationships to affirm students’ identities and build on their strengths. Researchers and educators in this field explore ways to design learning environments that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation—while also empowering students to see themselves as capable contributors to STEM fields. The goal is to cultivate not only technical skills but also a sense of belonging, agency, and purpose in STEM for all students.
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- CAREER: Thriving in Context: Bridging Academic, Social, and Psychological Wellbeing among Black College Women to Increase STEM Retention (Broadening Participation and Persistence)Project Abstract/Summary Academic motivation has received more attention regarding Black women’s STEM retention. Yet, psychosocial processes, particularly those tied to discrimination, are crucial to understanding how Black women navigate university contexts. What is less clear is under what conditions and in what ways, individual factors and institutional resources, operate as protective factors for Black women’s STEM retention. How might attention to social and psychological phenomenon shed light on academic motivation and STEM retention among Black women? The present CAREER proposal… Read more: CAREER: Thriving in Context: Bridging Academic, Social, and Psychological Wellbeing among Black College Women to Increase STEM Retention (Broadening Participation and Persistence)