Identifying as a “science person” is predictive of science success, but the mechanisms
involved are not well-understood. We hypothesized that science identity predicts success …

This theory paper examines literature on the construct, funds of knowledge, as it has been
applied in STEM education, with an emphasis on engineering and explores if and how funds …

Increasing the participation of underrepresented students, including first-generation college
students, in engineering plays a central role in sustaining the US research and innovation …

Purpose This study investigated how behavioral and emotional forms of engagement are
associated with faculty support and student-faculty interactions among engineering students …

This quantitative study examined the link between food insecurity and mental health
concerns among a sample of 1,229 undergraduate students at a large, public university …

Two set of studies were conducted to better understand grades and grading practices in
physics courses, and how these might influence demographic representational disparities in …

Student career satisfaction expectations and college experiences are an underutilized map
toward attracting and sustaining the interest of underrepresented groups (URGs) in the civil …

Considering the collectivist culture and strong family connections in Latinx families,
engaging parents and family members of new Latinx students in higher education is …

Background Motivation is the inherent belief to guide students learning goals and behaviors
to make continuous efforts and strengthen learning outcomes. Previous research reported …

This study examined the mediation and moderation of membership in a demographic group
underrepresented in physics classes on course outcomes measured by course grades and …