Mentored research as a key strategy to recruit and engage diverse STEM students
10/27/21 • 33 min
In this episode, three experienced faculty in different STEM areas working in a public comprehensive university in the Midwest share their experiences and suggestions on mentoring diverse STEM students through engagement in undergraduate research. We cover our thoughts on ways to support and recruit diverse students, how to establish personal connections and trust, different ways to build networks of support, and finding institutional resources to build these supports.
https://curchem.wordpress.com/2020/09/23/chem4real-podcast-episode-2/
In this episode, three experienced faculty in different STEM areas working in a public comprehensive university in the Midwest share their experiences and suggestions on mentoring diverse STEM students through engagement in undergraduate research. We cover our thoughts on ways to support and recruit diverse students, how to establish personal connections and trust, different ways to build networks of support, and finding institutional resources to build these supports.
https://curchem.wordpress.com/2020/09/23/chem4real-podcast-episode-2/
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