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Verónica A Segarra1,2, Leticia R Vega2,3, Clara Primus1
1Department of Biology, High Point University, High Point, NC 27268.
CBE Life Sciences Education
|May 27, 2020
Summary
Professional scientific societies are uniting under the Alliance to Catalyze Change for Equity in STEM Success (ACCESS) to support underrepresented minority (URM) trainees. They compare travel award programs to enhance diversity and inclusion in STEM.
Area of Science:
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
Background:
- Diversity-focused committees in scientific societies are crucial for inclusion and URM trainee development.
- Historically, these committees operated independently, limiting their collective impact.
- The National Science Foundation funded the formation of the Alliance to Catalyze Change for Equity in STEM Success (ACCESS) to unify these efforts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare and contrast the travel award programs for URM trainees implemented by scientific societies within ACCESS.
- To identify best practices and areas for improvement in supporting URM scientists through travel awards.
- To provide recommendations for enhancing the effectiveness of these programs.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of travel award program structures and assessment strategies across ACCESS member societies.
- Review of existing data and methodologies for evaluating program outcomes.
- Synthesis of collective experiences and insights from diversity-focused committees.
Main Results:
- Varied approaches exist in the implementation and assessment of travel award programs across different scientific societies.
- There is a need for standardized outcome assessments, including short- and long-term metrics.
- Specialized programmatic activities can complement travel awards to maximize impact.
Conclusions:
- ACCESS provides a platform for synergy and a unified voice for URM trainees in STEM.
- Standardized assessment and complementary programming are recommended to optimize travel award programs.
- Continued collaboration within ACCESS is vital for advancing equity in STEM.
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