Key Issues in Recruiting and Retaining Underrepresented Students in STEM Pat Marsteller Director, Hughes Science Initiatives Director, Emory Center for Science Education Professor of Practice in Biology

The Persistence Framework. Confidence is belief in one's own ability; motivation is intention to take action in pursuit of goals; learning is acquiring knowledge and skills; and professional identification is feeling like a scientist. M J Graham et al. Science 2013;341: Published by AAAS motivation is intention to take action in pursuit of goals; learning is acquiring knowledge and skills; and professional identification is feeling like a scientist.

Critical Junctures Academic preparation for College High School graduation Enrollment in college Persistence in college and in STEM

Key Issues Financial Aid – Information – Work-study that provides networking and perhaps research Recruitment and Admissions – Need blind – holistic evaluation and match to mission – Students as recruiters and mentors for process – On campus outreach and enrichment programs Academic Services – Orientation and bridge programs – Build community of scholars-residential or connected courses and learning communities – Advising, IDPs, planning – Academic Support such as peer tutoring and mentoring Student services Campus Climate Counseling Curriculum and Instruction – Inclusive teaching – Active learning that is relevant – Intentional professional development – Academic clubs

M J Graham et al. Science 2013;341: Published by AAAS

Mission Promote access, interest and participation in science careers Improve STEM teaching: K thru Gray Promote and support Undergraduate Research Increase the participation of women, underrepresented minority students and people with disabilities Enhance science content and pedagogy in metro Atlanta K-12 school systems Enhance public understanding of science