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emPOWERed in STEM: Using Participatory Action Research to Create Accessible and Inclusive Undergraduate Research Experiences for Women and Women of Color

Guy, Batsheva R
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1521189838618438

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2018, PhD, University of Cincinnati, Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services: Educational Studies.
A persistent underrepresentation of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields in the United States has remained consistent for several years (Hill, Corbett, & St. Rose, 2010; Digest of Education Statistics, 2014). Undergraduate research experiences (UREs) have been repeatedly shown to lead to positive outcomes including interest in STEM, retention, preparation for graduate school, and increased personal and professional benefits for undergraduate students (Barnes, 2015; Zhan, 2014; Espinosa, 2011; Barlow & Villajero, 2004; Campbell & Skoog, 2004; Kardash, 2000; Maton & Hrabowski, 2000). However, accessible UREs specifically for women and women of color in STEM are rare. Therefore, research frameworks that involve women and women of color in STEM in the implementation of inclusive UREs are needed. PAR is a form of engaged, human inquiry that orients the researcher toward action-centered practice, focusing on reflection and collaboration with participants to bring about “meaningful change” in the context of social justice (Herr & Anderson, 2015; Chevalier & Buckles, 2013; Brydon-Miller & Maguire, 2008, p. 79). To ultimately inform program development at the university level, the current study applies PAR with women co-researchers in STEM as a research approach to explore the experience of women conducting/seeking STEM UREs. The study also includes a process evaluation of the co-researchers’ experience with PAR.
Lisa Vaughn, Ph.D. (Committee Chair)
Emily Houh, J.D. (Committee Member)
Farrah Jacquez, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
Nancy Rogers, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
Education
Women in STEM; Participatory Action Research; Undergraduate Research; Women of Color; Program Development; Process Evaluation

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  • Guy, B. R. (2018). emPOWERed in STEM: Using Participatory Action Research to Create Accessible and Inclusive Undergraduate Research Experiences for Women and Women of Color [Doctoral dissertation, University of Cincinnati]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1521189838618438

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Guy, Batsheva. emPOWERed in STEM: Using Participatory Action Research to Create Accessible and Inclusive Undergraduate Research Experiences for Women and Women of Color. 2018. University of Cincinnati, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1521189838618438.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Guy, Batsheva. "emPOWERed in STEM: Using Participatory Action Research to Create Accessible and Inclusive Undergraduate Research Experiences for Women and Women of Color." Doctoral dissertation, University of Cincinnati, 2018. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1521189838618438

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