National efforts to improve equitable teaching practices in biology education have led to an
increase in research on the barriers to student participation and performance, as well as …

The Inclusive Environments and Metrics in Biology Education and Research (iEMBER)
network is a newly forming national community of practice that engages diversity, equity, and …

At North Carolina A&T State University (NCATSU), there was a critical need to better
coordinate genuine research and classroom experiences for undergraduates early in their …

Examining institutional data from seven cohorts of students intending to major in biology
across five research-intensive institutions, this work analyzes opportunity gaps—defined as …

This chapter provides a brief introduction to the research literature on issues of equity in
science education. The construct of equity encompasses both providing all students …

The field of evolutionary biology must bridge the gap between its diversity, equity, and
inclusion (DEI) commitments and data-driven educational actions in the nation's …

To enhance equity and diversity in undergraduate biology, recent research in biology
education focuses on best practices that reduce learning barriers for all students and …

Scientific societies serve as communities of practice in which scientists develop many of the
skills and connections required for the progression of their careers. For example, scientific …

Biology research is becoming increasingly dependent on large-scale,“big data,” networked
research initiatives. At the same time, there has been a corresponding effort to expand …

Building equity in science education, from a global perspective, is a challenging endeavor.
Fundamentally, it necessitates confronting both policies and practices from a variety of local …