STRIDE: STEM Research Initiative for Diversity and Equity

Vision: All individuals thrive and belong in STEM to critically transform society. 
Mission: This interdisciplinary initiative seeks to: 

    1. Support and build an environment for research that centers equity in STEM;
    2. Train community members on equitable practices and pedagogy; and
    3. Empower stakeholders with tools to advance systemic change. 

Current Research

  • PERSIST: Positionality Empowerment Realizes Success in STEM (PERSIST)
  • SISTEM Study: Climate Factors on Student Success

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STRIDE Leadership

Dr. Kimberly D'Anna-Hernandez

STRIDE Co-Director, Associate Professor of Psychology, Adjunct Associate Professor of Biological Sciences, MPMHC Co-Director

Dr. Allison Murray

STRIDE Co-Director, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Dr. Rosemary Stuart

Professor of Biological Sciences, Director of MU4Gold Scholars, Director of Undergraduate Studies, Director of Biological Sciences/Environmental Studies Launch Internship Program

Dr. Blake Turner

Assistant Professor of Educational Policy and Leadership

Dr. Gabriel Velez

Associate Professor of Educational Policy and Leadership, Educational Policy and Foundations Program Coordinator

Dr. Karen Andeen

Associate Professor of Physics