... are equipped to nurture students’ STEM abilities and expose them to the possibilities associated with a robust STEM education. Meanwhile, many urban school districts are densely populated with Black and Brown students as well as students from economically disadvantaged communities who have exceptional...

... curriculum and instructional practices. The research aims to amplify the voices of these mentors, who bring unique insights as individuals who have themselves been marginalized in STEM education. Design/methodology/approach We conducted semi-structured interviews and focus groups with 15 undergraduate...