Gender gaps in maths and science are not a given!
Over-representation of male students among high achievers in science is still striking. Educational research keeps exploring why this is and what role some powerful… Read more »
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Undergraduates’ awareness of white and male privilege in STEM
White men have historically had opportunities in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) that have been denied to other students. To what extent are… Read more »
How cheap essays are big business
Essay mills - services helping students to cheat by writing essays and completing assignments for them - turn over millions every year. New research has shown that… Read more »
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What is self-advocacy and why is it important for students with disabilities in STEM?
Students with disabilities are underrepresented in STEM majors. Self-advocacy is a skill some students with disabilities have that… Read more »
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What do movie characters’ relationships reveal about gender, and how has this changed over time?
While there has been incremental progress, the gender gap in movies is still quite wide. Utilizing subtitles and information from… Read more »
How can we, as mentors, help undergraduate researchers with depression?
Nearly one in four undergraduates report having depression. As they progress into research lab work, they might keep their… Read more »
Reducing ethnic minority youth’s disadvantage in accessing vocational training
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