Start somewhere: Resources on equity and inclusion for STEM and higher education
Kate White Temple University Naneh Apkarian Arizona State University Campus Immersion Kate White (Western Michigan University), ASCN Research Director Naneh Apkarian (Western Michigan University)
A blog post from the Accelerating Systemic Change Network offering a curated list of equity and inclusion resources for STEM and higher education, with emphasis on combating systemic anti-Black racism, featuring articles, organizations, classroom strategies, campus initiatives, discipline-specific materials, and social media communities to support informed action and allyship. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

The Great Resilience: Notes on a Discussion Series to Cultivate Resilience for STEM
Christine Broussard, University of La Verne; Elizabeth L. Ambos, Ambos Consulting; Jennifer O. Manilay, University of California - Merced; Casey Wright, Western Michigan University; Holly Kelchner, Carleton College
Higher education was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, and as a result, many faculty, administrators, and staff quit their jobs. This Great Resignation produced upheaval at many institutions across the nation. ...

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by Design: Getting Started with Universal Design for Learning
Patricia Marsteller, Emory University
A blog post in the DEI in STEMM series that introduces Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a pedagogical framework for fostering inclusive teaching in higher education, emphasizing its three core principles—multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression—and offering practical strategies, resources, and readings for educators to implement UDL to support diverse learners and advance equity in STEM. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Universal Design for Learning: Examples for deep learning
Patricia Marsteller, Emory University
This blog post page from the Accelerating Systemic Change Network (ASCN) explores deep teaching and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in higher education STEM contexts, offering concrete examples of UDL-aligned strategies—such as case-based learning, multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression—and highlights a faculty mentoring initiative to adapt curricula for inclusivity, accessibility, and equitable student outcomes. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

From Deficit to Asset Framing: How Shifting Faculty Mindset Framing Can Positively Affect Student Motivation and Belonging
Melissa Haswell, Delta College; Casey Wright, Western Michigan University
This webpage is a scholarly blog post in the ASCN DEI in STEMM series that examines how shifting faculty mindsets from deficit to asset-based framing—using Yosso's Community Cultural Wealth model—can enhance student motivation, belonging, and equity in higher education by recognizing students' aspirational, linguistic, familial, social, navigational, and resistant capital. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Co-Creating Systemic Change of Instructor Practices for Better Student Wellbeing and Academic Outcomes
Allison Smith, New York University Jennifer Maltby, Rochester Institute of Technology
Join this session with the Action Network for Equitable Wellbeing for an interactive discussion that will briefly highlight key insights and explore synergies and potential collaboration between ANEW and ASCN.

What is Social Justice in STEMM Higher Education
Pat Marstellar, Emory University; Carlos Goller, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Sharon Homer-Drummond, PhD, Tri-County Technical College; Patricia Marsteller, Emory University
This blog post defines social justice in STEMM higher education as ensuring equitable representation, access, and inclusion for all students through diverse faculty, inclusive curricula, and supportive systems, while offering actionable strategies for educators to implement equity and justice in classrooms. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Flying with Sankofa: Moving forward by learning from the past
Alec Cattell, Texas Tech University; Laura Frost, Florida Gulf Coast University; Ruthmae Sears, University of South Florida
This blog post from the Accelerating Systemic Change Network's DEI in STEMM series advocates for integrating the Sankofa principle—learning from historical and cultural legacies—to advance justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in STEMM fields, featuring frameworks like the Four-Square Typology of Change and T.R.U.T.H. for systemic reform. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

What we wish we would have known about theories of change and change theory at the beginning
Melissa Eblen-Zayas, Carleton College; Laura Muller, The Jackson Laboratory
A blog post by change leaders in STEM education reflecting on unspoken assumptions and challenges in applying change theory, emphasizing the importance of context, rationale, and formalized theories when designing interventions for systemic educational reform. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.

Creating new knowledge about change by combining research-based knowledge with the wisdom of practice
Charles Henderson, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Kadian Callahan, Kennesaw State University
This blog post from the Accelerating Systemic Change Network (ASCN) explains how the SECI model (socialization, externalization, combination, internalization) is used to generate new knowledge by integrating research-based insights with practical expertise in STEM higher education reform, emphasizing collaboration between change researchers and change agents. auto-generated The author of this page didn't provide a brief description so this one sentence summary was created by an AI tool. It may not be completely accurate.