Science Faculty’s Support for Underrepresented Students: Building Science Capital
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DOI: 10.1007/s10763-020-10090-w
Abstract: Despite underrepresentation patterns in women minorities in STEM fields, a growing number are completing degrees. Exploring factors which serve as contributors to success in science are critical to broaden participation. STEM college faculty can serve… read more here.
Keywords: science; science faculty; faculty; faculty support ... See more keywords
Meta-Lay Theories of Scientific Potential Drive Underrepresented Students’ Sense of Belonging to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
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DOI: 10.1037/pspi0000130
Abstract: The current research investigates people’s perceptions of others’ lay theories (or mindsets), an understudied construct that we call meta-lay theories. Six studies examine whether underrepresented students’ meta-lay theories influence their sense of belonging to science,… read more here.
Keywords: mathematics; meta lay; lay theories; stem ... See more keywords