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A Discipline Brief for Equity in Biology

Getting Started with Equity

Holly J. Swanson, PhD, Graduate Researcher at the Science Education and Society (SEAS) Research Program in the University of Rhode Island, explores how pedagogical, content, and mindset changes can reduce obstacles for minoritized students in STEM programs in support of equity in biology.

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Recommended citation:

Swanson, H.J. (2021, June 1) A Discipline Brief for Equity in Biology. [Research Review] Every Learner Everywhere®.

 

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