Coordination Hub Research
Membership in The NSF Eddie Bernice Johnson INCLUDES National Network includes access to both the network community and a wide range of products, tools, research, and other resources to guide your work on broadening participation in STEM.
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Equity-Centered Leadership and Communication
In this brief, we illustrate how equitable leadership and effective communication strategies can support systems change efforts. It is a synthesis of existing literature on the centrality and value of equity-centered leadership and communication in cultivating transformational change.
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Demystifying Systems Change: How the NSF INCLUDES National Network is Changing Systems to Broaden Participation in STEM
In the brief, we provide an overview of several definitions and approaches to systems change, discuss the NSF INCLUDES vision for systems change, and illustrate how a systems change framework, developed by FSG, can be applied to the NSF INCLUDES…
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Centering Inclusivity and Equity Within Family Engagement in STEM
The brief focuses on the importance of engaging families in STEM activities through sustained support of their role as STEM champions for their children in the early years. We present three case studies that illustrate effective strategies for building the…
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Wealth, Equity, and STEM: Increasing STEM Access and Participation of Students from Economically Disadvantaged Backgrounds
This research brief is primarily intended for individuals who work within institutions and systems to broaden participation in STEM, as well as for individuals who wish to support these efforts such as researchers and funders. It summarizes evidence-based strategies that…
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Research Brief: Successful Factors of Virtual Collaborations and Applied Frameworks
In this brief, we explore the three critical success factors for virtual collaboration – shared understanding, trust, and effective communication – and how they apply to the NSF INCLUDES National Network.
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Research Brief | Evidence-Based Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Girls and Women in STEM
This research brief includes evidence-based strategies for attracting and retaining girls and women in STEM. It incorporates intersectional approaches to addressing inequalities specific to the experiences of girls and women of color. We feature the perspective of the National Girls…
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Coordination Hub Research Brief: Collaborative Change Strategies in the NSF INCLUDES National Network
This brief identifies and articulates the features of common network and partnership approaches used by projects throughout the NSF INCLUDES Network and aligns these features with the NSF INCLUDES’ five design elements of collaborative infrastructure.
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Research Brief | Inclusivity and Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities in STEM
The purpose of the brief is to provide educators, researchers, and practitioners with evidence-based strategies that can support students with disabilities and ensure they have enriching learning experiences. We hope this brief provides an opportunity to consider incorporating or expanding…
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Resource Brief | Goals & Metrics: Gathering Evidence for Success
The NSF INCLUDES program emphasizes the five elements of Collaborative Infrastructure: Vision; Partnerships; Goals and Metrics; Leadership and Communication; and Expansion, Sustainability, and Scale. The five elements are essential and intertwined components for planning projects focused on broadening participation in…
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Research Brief | Broadening Participation in STEM: Evidence-based Strategies for Improving Equity and Inclusion of Individuals in Underrepresented Racial and Ethnic Groups
This brief summarizes evidence-based strategies that can be used across different age ranges to encourage underrepresented racial and ethnic groups to participate and persist in STEM. We highlight strategies such as culturally relevant pedagogical practices, family support, hands-on learning, summer…