The (STEM)² Network: a multi-institution, multidisciplinary approach to transforming undergraduate STEM education.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Transforming the culture of STEM higher education to be more inclusive and help more students reach STEM careers is challenging. Herein, we describe a new model for STEM higher education transformation, the Sustainable, Transformative Engagement across a Multi-Institution/Multidisciplinary STEM, (STEM)², "STEM-squared", Network. The Network embraces a pathways model, as opposed to a pipeline model, to STEM career entry. It is founded upon three strong theoretical frameworks: Communities of Transformation, systems design for organizational change, and emergent outcomes for the diffusion of innovations in STEM education. Currently composed of five institutions-three private 4-year universities and two public community colleges-the Network capitalizes on the clos

SUBMITTER: Santangelo J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7843166 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature