GIFTS: Making Research Experiences Meaningful through Critical Self-Reflection

Abstract

Author is a doctoral student in the Student Affairs program at a public research university in the Mid-Atlantic. He serves as an Assistant Director to an NSF-funded project in order to increase the number of racial and ethnic minorities who matriculate into and successfully complete high-quality degree programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines in order to diversify the STEM workforce. His research interests are centered around understanding how racism operationalizes on college campuses to develop action steps to address structural barriers. He has presented at regional conferences on STEM undergraduate success and persistence through graduate school.