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Type IV: STEM Education Research

Concurrent Session 4.7 - Regular Sessions

Assessing the Success of a 14-Institution Collaborative STEM Inclusivity Initiative

Friday, November 8, 2024
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM East Coast USA Time
Location: Potomac V, Ballroom Level
Program Abstract: The 14-institution collaboration of the HHMI IE3-funded Learning Community Cluster 2 (LCC2) seeks to improve student belonging for marginalized students in STEM through multiple initiatives and cross-institution projects. This study examines faculty perceptions of the collaboration’s success in reaching its goals after the first year of grant funding, including the implementation of equitable collaborative principles and specific projects involving peer-to-peer connections, faculty professional development, and introductory STEM curriculum development. This study utilizes the four-frames framework in conjunction with queer theory to explore how a unique, transformative project like the LCC2 may begin to address challenges in student belonging in STEM education. This presentation will offer insights based on an LCC2-wide survey examining member perceptions of the equity principles in action, individual interviews with team members, and some initial findings from focus groups with representatives from each of the 14 institutions.