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Making Math More Equitable

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Using an interdisciplinary approach, Leyva’s research explores how interlocking systems of power, including racism and cisheteropatriarchy, impact classroom teaching and student support in undergraduate mathematics and STEM higher education. Leyva teaches and mentors undergraduate and graduate students. mathematics education; and Ph.D.,

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Advising, Counseling, Mentoring and Teaching Black Males in Secondary and Postsecondary Settings

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Hines Our co-edited book, Black Males in Secondary and Postsecondary Education: Teaching, Mentoring, Advising and Counseling, is one of the most comprehensive textbooks on Black males. We also examine programs and interventions that have been specially designed to improve Black males' mathematics skills. Dr. Erik M. Hines and E.C.

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Pride in the Halls

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Leslie Hall, director of the HBCU Program at the Human Rights Campaign — the largest LGBTQ lobbying organization in the U.S. We evolved our mentoring program so that it better serves the students we are supporting at this time,” says Valencia. Over 80% identify as BIPOC or multi-racial and 51% are first-generation. Dr. Luis A.

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Stop Cooling Out the Next Generation’s Aspirations

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Humans are no different. In a sample of 515 math majors across the country, women were more likely to report that GRE requirements deter them from applying to graduate mathematics programs. Take care with formal and informal advice-giving and mentoring. These issues are not just about race.

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Diversifying the Workforce for Data-Related Jobs Starts with Inclusivity in Research

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Carol Parish Increasing and diversifying a workforce skilled to fill these data-driven jobs can be achieved through highly mentored, intentional involvement in innovative, publishable research projects. We focus on understanding the molecular behavior of model compounds related to energy and human health.

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Association Blends Science and Culture for Hispanics, Native Americans

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The cautionary advice dispatched by his mentors when Dr. José Vargas-Muñiz was a college student dented his confidence and, on several occasions, tripped him up. A number of them mentor budding scientists of color at a time when the scientific sphere remains overwhelmingly white and male. of the population. SACNAS filled that hole.

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Paying it Forward

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

applied mathematics, Autonomous University of Aguascalientes, Mexico; M.S., mathematics, Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute; and Ph.D., mathematics, Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute Career mentors: Dr. Rafael H. He has advised Ph.D.,