Cultural Competence in the College Biology Classroom

Coming Out in Class: Challenges and Benefits of Active Learning in a Biology Classroom for LGBTQIA Students

“…However, as we work to create a more diverse and inclusive biology community, it is important to consider who students are, and how their backgrounds and identities influence their experiences within reformed classrooms (Tanner and Allen, 2007; Tanner, 2013; Eddy et al. , 2014; Eddy, Brownell, et al.…”

Experiences of Mentors Training Underrepresented Undergraduates in the Research Laboratory

“…For many underrepresented students, having financial stability is critical, as they often have larger undergraduate student loan debt and may need to support multiple family members (Pololi et al ., 2010). Furthermore, when students look around and do not see any role models who look like them, it is often difficult for them to envision themselves as the person running the laboratory (Tanner and Allen, 2007). These are important challenges to address if we are to meet the goal of increasing diversity within the research community.…”

Reimagining the Pipeline: Advancing STEM Diversity, Persistence, and Success

“…They represent powerful vehicles for providing the context for developing cultural competency (Tanner and Allen 2007) crucial for working effectively in cross-cultural situations. The development of cultural competency in healthcare has been instrumental in narrowing health disparity gaps, and it can provide similar benefits to scientific training by raising the level of understanding of values and social practices that shape professional pursuits and professional relationships (Saha et al 2013).…”