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Educators can help make STEM fields diverse – over 25 years, I’ve identified nudges that can encourage students to stay

Educators can help make STEM fields diverse – over 25 years, I’ve identified nudges that can encourage students to stay

Jen, a student I taught early in my career, stood head-and-shoulders above her peers academically. I learned she had started off as an engineering major but switched over to psychology. I was surprised and curious. Was she struggling with difficult classes? No. In fact, Jen’s aptitude for math was so strong, she had been recruited […] … learn more→