Community Engagement Research

Impact of Outreach Participation on Sense of Belonging in STEM and Science Communication Skills

With support of the University of Washington Clean Energy Institute (CEI) Community Engagement Test Beds, we are working to investigate the effect of outreach participation among college students on their sense of belonging and science communication skills.

Impact of ColorMePhD Resources on Student Learning of STEM Concepts and Sense of Belonging

We are working to better understand the effectiveness of educational resources such as ColorMePhD  on promoting participation from traditionally excluded minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

Promoting K12 Engagement in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics through Art

We are researching how art can serve as a bridge to encourage interest and confidence in STEM subjects, with an emphasis on K12 students.