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6: STRATEGIES TO INCREASE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AMONG STUDENTS AND FACULTY IN GRADUATE BME PROGRAMS

Tomas Gonzalez-Fernandez – Lehigh University

Yah-el Har-el – Temple University

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B.S. DEGREES IN STEM DISCIPLINES

Linnes, J.C., Moore, E., Porras, A.M. et al. Framework for department-level accountability to diversify engineering. Nat Rev Bioeng (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44222-024-00183-4

B.S. degrees obtained by individuals identifying as Latine (Latino/Latina) and Black or African American relative to their representation in the US population of 20 to 34 year olds.

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https://ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsf23311

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https://ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsb202326

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https://ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsb202326

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SURVEY QUESTIONS

  • What does your department and/or university do to increase diversity and inclusion amongst graduate and faculty applicants? 

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  • What does your department and/or university do to improve retention and support of diverse students and faculty? 

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  • How does your department track graduate students and faculty satisfaction of their environment and/or feeling of belonging and acceptance?

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  • What does your department and/or university do to increase diversity and inclusion amongst graduate and faculty applicants? 

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  • What does your department and/or university do to improve retention and support of diverse students and faculty?

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  • How does your department track graduate students and faculty satisfaction of their environment and/or feeling of belonging and acceptance?

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