This article investigates the implementation of inquiry-oriented instruction in 20
undergraduate mathematics classrooms. In contrast to conventional wisdom that active …

Scientific and engineering innovation is vital for American competitiveness, quality of life,
and national security. However, too few American students, especially women, pursue these …

Women are missing from Science, Technology, Education, and Mathematics (STEM) fields,
undermining intellectual inclusivity, meritocracy goals, national competitiveness, and high …

Abstract Although the United States population is growing increasingly diverse, the diversity
within higher education is not kee** pace. Contributing to the underrepresentation of …

Broad-access institutions play a democratizing role in American society, opening doors to
many who might not otherwise pursue college. Yet these institutions struggle with …

Overwhelming evidence demonstrating the benefits of active-learning pedagogy has led to a
shift in teaching that requires students to interact more in the classroom. To date, few studies …

Success and impact metrics in science are based on a system that perpetuates sexist and
racist “rewards” by prioritizing citations and impact factors. These metrics are flawed and …

One of the most important questions people ask themselves when they enter a new setting is
“Do I belong here?” This is not a simple question. It involves two parties,“I” and “here,” and …

This book uniquely offers the distilled wisdom of scores of instructors across ranks,
disciplines and institution types, whose contributions are organized into a thematic …

In diverse classrooms, stereotypes are often “in the air,” which can interfere with learning
and performance among stigmatized students. Two studies designed to foster equity in …