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Culturally Responsive Strategies for Reforming STEM Higher Education

ISBN: 978-1-78743-406-6, eISBN: 978-1-78743-405-9

Publication date: 14 January 2019

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(2019), "Index", Mack, K.M., Winter, K. and Soto, M. (Ed.) Culturally Responsive Strategies for Reforming STEM Higher Education, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 273-287. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-78743-405-920191017

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INDEX

Academic achievement
, 22

Academic and social deficiencies
, 3–4

Academic honesty
, 207

Academic STEM practitioners
, 28

Acculturation
, 44

ACL. See active-collaborative learning (ACL)

Active-collaborative learning (ACL)
, 213

Active-learning computational activities
, 239

Active-learning Day
, 39

Activity structure
, 191

Administrative policy
, 175

African American communities
, 23

African American telecommunication
, 103–104

Afrodescendiente
, 41

Agent-based models
, 40

Aggressions
, 34

Algorithm-generated multimedia with cultural context
, 252

American Chemical Society
, 38

American educational systems
, 16

American Society for Microbiology
, 38

Android phones
, 192

Animations
, 64–65

Annotation
, 142–143

Annotators
, 142

Anti-religious sentiments
, 55

Apostolic communities
, 55

Aptitude
, 191–192

Architecture
, 251

Arduino micro controllers
, 78–79

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
, 78

Arts and humanities
, 2

ASCII beep character
, 217

Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI)
, 74

Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)
, 2, 229

TIDES Institutes
, 106

TIDES program
, 219

Association of Technology and Social Sciences
, 148

Attitudes
, 191–192

Authenticity
, 89–90

Balanced teaching pedagogy
, 24

Batch-processing capabilities
, 144

Beat Creator
, 222

Big Data
, 230–231, 239

Binary number system and computational methods
, 104

Biology–CS learning community
, 194

BitBucket
, 253

BitPim
, 104–105

Bivariate correlations
, 264

Black Lives Matter
, 116

Black, mixed-race spectrum
, 41

Black Puerto Ricans
, 34

Blended teaching and learning approach
, 119–120

Blues
, 220

Borough
, 74

Breakpoint
, 121

‘Bro-gramming’
, 60

Bystander effect
, 100

Calculus
, 251

California State University, Northridge (CSUN)
, 218

COMP
, 110, 218–219

culturally responsive content development
, 220–223

gender gap
, 224

minority-serving institution (MSI) status
, 218

peer mentors
, 225

underrepresented minority women campus
, 218

YouSpeak
, 224–225

Campus-based professional development
, 67

Campus-based project
, 262

Campus initiative goals and boundaries
, 27

Campus leadership
, 137

Campus-project-level data
, 262

Campus-wide teaching symposium
, 213

Caring, CRT
, 162–163

Catholic cultural expectation
, 55–56

C. elegans, quantitative analysis
, 143–145

CGP. See Cybernetic Girls Can Be Pinky (CGP)

Challenging introductory courses
, 103

Challenging us to change

changes in students’ computer attitudes
, 197

CS results across institutions
, 195–196

learning community background
, 188–189

partner institutions
, 193

process oriented guided inquiry learning (POGIL)
, 189–190

TIDES community
, 187

Westminster
, 190–192

Westminster College
, 187–188

Westminster results
, 194–195

CHEM
, 111, 192, 194

Chemistry–CS learning community
, 192

CienciaPR
, 41

Class enrollment
, 107

Classification accuracy
, 144–145

Class-restricted pathways
, 17

Classroom

discussions
, 139

facilitation
, 190–191

management
, 252

management software
, 205–206

pedagogy
, 64

Classroom-based research experience (CRE)
, 138–139

Closing the Achievement Gap Task Force (CAGTF)
, 155

CMPT
, 140, 192

CMSC
, 203, 163

Codecademy
, 179

Coding
, 78

experiences
, 25

Collaborative learning into classroom
, 61

Collectivism
, 24

Color-blind racial attitudes
, 42

Colorism
, 41

Combined online and classroom teaching
, 119

Commitment
, 74–75

Common Academic Program
, 54

Common Academic Program (CAP)
, 58–60

Communalism
, 25

Community
, 59

service learning
, 223

Community co-learning
, 9

“Components of Academic Mindset” model
, 156

COMP110 TIDES@CSUN course
, 225

Computation
, 239

Computational art history module implementation
, 140–142

Computational Data Science (CDS)
, 230

certificate program
, 233–234

tools
, 229, 237, 240

Computational notebook
, 120

Computational sciences (CS)
, 36–37

Computational Studies of Speech Production and Perception
, 80

Computational thinking
, 239

Computer analysis module
, 139

Computer and mathematical sciences engagement

faculty development
, 253

graphing techniques
, 254

hands-on, music-related classroom activities in CS1
, 253–254

implementation
, 252–253

institutional context
, 250

introduction and background
, 250–252

reflections
, 249–250

robotics
, 254–256

Computer Attitude Questionnaire
, 195–196

Computer for Technical Majors
, 251

Computer literacy
, 239

course
, 41

Computer Organization
, 251

Computers and the Human Mind
, 80

Computer science

baccalaureates
, 3

enrollment
, 58

faculty
, 139

Computer Science Department
, 88

Computer Science Freshmen (CASF)
, 195–196

Computer Science I (CS I) course
, 202

Computer Science on Florham Campus
, 108

Computer Sciences certificate program
, 244

Computers role in science and medicine
, 192

Computing
, 78

Conceptualization
, 26

Contemporary US educational strategies
, 15–18

Content delivery
, 69

Content development, culturally responsive
, 220–223

Context information
, 121

Controlling registration
, 80–81

“Cookbook” experiments
, 137

Co-principal investigators
, 175

Core curriculum
, 137

CPS
, 150, 65–66

CPS
, 151, 66

C4Q (Coalition for Queens)
, 87

Craps
, 220

CRE. See classroom-based research experience (CRE)

“Creative Media Applications”
, 64

Critical consciousness
, 22

Critical evaluation of our times
, 59

Critical intelligence
, 159

Critically conscious learners
, 22–23

Critical thinking
, 36

CRT. See culturally responsive teaching (CRT)

CS35
, 179

CS4ALL
, 87

CSCI
, 100, 89–90

grade distributions for
, 84

CSCI 1205
, 103, 105, 107

CSCI 2215
, 103–104, 107

CS0 courses
, 196

CS education
, 91

CS for Insight (CS35)
, 179

CS-interdisciplinary psychology module
, 142

CS POGIL activities
, 191

CS results across institutions
, 195–196

Cultural change
, 70

in classroom
, 62

Cultural competence
, 66, 165, 230

Cultural congruity
, 44

Cultural constructs
, 44

Cultural diversity
, 221, 250

Cultural hegemony
, 17

“Cultural iceberg” model
, 156

Culturally competent learners
, 22–23

Culturally congruent approach
, 25

Culturally responsive approach
, 147

Culturally responsive computational science

art history, quantitative analysis
, 139–142

biology and computer science module
, 143–145

evaluation method
, 145–146

evaluation results
, 146

implementation
, 138–139

participants
, 145

psychology and computer science module
, 142–143

Culturally responsive pedagogy (CRP)
, 4, 18–20, 263

centers
, 20

characteristics
, 20–21

diverse learners
, 22

faculty members view
, 23

faculty role
, 21–22

power of
, 21

Culturally responsive strategies, addressing recruitment
, 115–117

background
, 119–120

computation
, 118

computational modules
, 120–123, 126

faculty workshops
, 123–127

participant feedback
, 128

TIDES activities, participation in
, 118

Culturally responsive teaching (CRT)
, 66, 68–69, 230, 250

accessible
, 158–159

application
, 159–160

background and significance
, 155–156

concept of culture
, 156

conceptualization
, 154

cultural factors
, 154

cultural sensitivity and responsiveness
, 154

impact on faculty
, 161–162

impact on students
, 162–164

implementation deltas
, 160–161

implementation/methodology
, 156–157

implementation pluses
, 160

operational definition
, 155–156

relevant
, 157

results
, 161

scholarly influence
, 156

TIDES journey
, 165–166

Culturally responsive teaching principles (CRTP)
, 237, 244

Culturally sensitive content
, 147

Culturally sensitive pedagogies
, 77

Cultural makeup
, 158

Cultural responsiveness
, 7, 11, 157

Cultural symbols
, 33–34

Cultural variation
, 69

Culture
, 25

and musical traditions
, 221

CUNY
, 76, 87

CUNY-Cornell Tech-Verizon initiative
, 87

Curriculum

community property
, 66–67

redesign
, 205–206

Cyberlink Brain Body Interface
, 104

Cybernetic Girls Can Be Pinky (CGP)

activities
, 37

curriculum revamping
, 40–41

faculty development activities
, 41–42

gender inequities
, 38

implementation/methodology
, 37–39

programming workshops in different languages
, 40

quantitative analysis and critical thinking
, 39

science interests and perceptions survey
, 39–40

student empowering program outcomes
, 42–44

Women in Science undergraduate course
, 40

Cybernetic Girls Program (CGP)
, 36

Data collection instruments
, 262

Deficit model
, 61

Deflection
, 42

Design-Make-Play
, 89

Developmental evaluation
, 261

Digital divide in society
, 192

Disaggregating data power
, 90

Discover–Adjust–Assess process
, 155, 158–161

Discussion leaders
, 125

Diversity
, 59

in computer science
, 136

and inclusion
, 55

“Dysfunctional illusions of rigor”
, 124

EarSketch for Promoting Learning in SCISEL Courses
, 252–253

EarSketch Python library
, 253–254

Ecology
, 40

Ecology Society of America
, 38

Educational pursuits
, 55

Education curriculum
, 75–76

Effective responses
, 191

Electronic Portfolio (E-portfolio)
, 252

ELITE
, 160

Employed culturally responsive pedagogies
, 16–17

E-portfolio
, 122

Equity through access to computer science learning

background and significance
, 177–178

ethnic and racial backgrounds
, 176

faculty believe
, 176

implementation/methodology
, 178–179

MECHANISM program
, 182–183

results
, 179

Ethnic and racial groups
, 75

Ethnic identity
, 44

Ethnicity
, 76

Ethnographer
, 159

Eurocentric cultural mores and thoughts
, 16

Eurocentric epistemology
, 18

Evidence-based professional development
, 259

Evidence-based rational approach
, 91

Evidence-based strategy
, 61

Exercises
, 121–122

Experienced faculty
, 125

Experienced teacher-scholars
, 60

Experience, social-professional cohesion
, 66

Extreme Science and Engineering Discovery Environment (XSEDE)
, 230–231, 235, 237

Facebook status updates
, 142

Face-to-face classroom instruction
, 119

Facilitators
, 125

Faculty
, 60

development
, 41–42, 252–253

focus groups
, 67

indifference
, 4

Faculty culture, changing

background and significance
, 58–62

implementation and methodology
, 62–67

institutional challenges and responses
, 56–58

mission and catholic identity
, 54–56

results
, 67–68

Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU)
, 97

Faith traditions
, 59

Fayetteville State University (FSU)
, 249–250, 252

Feedback

from students
, 67

on workshop
, 127

Feelings of isolation
, 2

Festival of Computer Science
, 220, 225–226

“Fishbowl” exercise
, 116

Fixed mind-set
, 124

Fixing the student
, 61

Fostering an environment for all students to succeed

background and significance
, 102–103

class enrollment
, 107

CS concepts and real-world systems
, 111

female and minority students percentage
, 108

grades
, 110–111

graduation rates
, 109–110

inherent learning difficulties
, 112

TIDES course enrollment
, 108–109

underrepresented minority (URM) students
, 111

women and minority students
, 111

Frequent lowstakes assessments
, 112

Freshman Year Initiative (FYI) program
, 79–80

FSU. See Fayetteville State University (FSU)

Full-time faculty member
, 189

GDrive
, 253

Geek culture
, 136

Gender
, 76

gap and music
, 223–224

imbalance
, 60

inequities
, 40

General Chemistry/Computer Science learning community
, 189

Generation computing
, 219

Geographical information systems (GIS)
, 40

Girls Who Code and Black Girls Code
, 87

GitHub
, 253

Global knowledge economy
, 16

Grades
, 110–111

Graduation data assess
, 62

Graduation rates
, 109–110, 135

Graphics-based lab projects
, 66

Graphing techniques
, 254

GraphPad QuickCalcs
, 143

Graphs vs. recordings
, 255

Greco-Roman philosophy
, 17

Grit and self-efficacy
, 102

Growth mind-set
, 124

Guess the Genre
, 222

Guess the Note
, 222

Guided inquiry materials
, 189–190

Hands-on, music-related classroom activities in CS1
, 253–254

Harvey Mudd College
, 179

Hidden but accessible truths

accessible truths
, 89–90

background and significance
, 76–79

course recruitment, pedagogy, and outcomes
, 79–82

ethnicity estimates for populations
, 75

evangelizing
, 86–88

group work
, 83

implementation
, 79

learning focus
, 82

projects
, 83–84

student feedback
, 82–83

TIDES community of practice
, 88–89

TIDES continue to Ebb and flow
, 84–86

High-frequency low-impact testing
, 207–208

Hip-hop
, 220

Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)
, 35, 74, 218

Historically Black College and University (HBCU)
, 229, 233

Historically Black Colleges and Universities — undergraduate program (HBCU-UP)
, 249

Homogeneousness
, 34

Horizontal aggressions
, 34

“The Hub”
, 160–161

Human–computer interaction
, 102, 104

Human Genetics/Computer Science learning community
, 188

Humanities
, 148

courses
, 137–139

faculty
, 139

Huynh, Virginia
, 223

Hybrid learning
, 119

Implicit bias
, 34, 174

Impostor Syndrome
, 34–35, 124, 204

Improving facilitation
, 191

In-class activities
, 206

In-classroom/active learning approaches
, 201–202

In-class social cohesion
, 64

Inclusive teaching
, 118

Indio
, 41

Individual introspection
, 9

Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) systems
, 122–123

Information and intelligence students
, 83

Information manipulation
, 78

Information Science and Systems (INSS)
, 241

Information theory
, 78

Inherent learning difficulties
, 112

Inquiry-based pedagogy
, 61

Inquiry learning
, 112

Institutional readiness
, 6–7

Instructional congruency
, 24

Instruction modules, culturally responsive
, 223

Instructor as facilitator
, 189

Integrated STEM Academic Success (ISAS) program
, 249

Integrated vs. individualized cultural framework
, 24

Intellectual capabilities
, 20

Intellectual property messages
, 207

Interests
, 191–192

“Investigative computing” skills
, 179

Invisibility
, 2

IrfanView
, 144

Joint Committee on Standards for Educational Evaluation
, 236

“JupyterDayPhilly: Transformative Teaching with the Jupyter Notebook”
, 120

JythonMusic Environment
, 254

K-12
, 17, 87

school settings
, 41

Kate Winter Evaluation (KWE)
, 259

KEEN network
, 60

Khan Academy
, 251

Lack of belongingness
, 2

Latino stuff
, 33–34

Lawrence Technological University
, 136–137

Leadership

capabilities
, 40

support
, 68

Learning
, 174

communities
, 191

community background
, 188–189

community pairings
, 188

cycle approach
, 189

environments
, 62

objectives
, 191

teams
, 189–190

Learning Teaching Center (LTC)
, 68

Liberal education
, 2–3

Liberty indoctrination
, 16

Life flexibility
, 36–37

Linear algebra
, 256

Low-stakes assessments
, 105

Lyrics Processing
, 222

Machine learning system
, 144–145

“Machista”
, 44

Macro-aggressions
, 34

Male-oriented stereotypes
, 78

Male registrants
, 80

Marginalization
, 2

Marianist
, 54–55

education
, 59

Matched-comparison t-tests
, 264

Math
, 251

Measurement and assessment
, 259–260

analysis
, 264

evaluation framework and structure
, 261–262

evaluation limitations
, 269–271

methods and data
, 262

outputs, outcomes, and evaluative findings
, 265–269

project fidelity
, 260–261

TIDES-level metrics collected directly
, 262–263

TIDES-level metrics collected indirectly
, 264

Mediators
, 21–22

Mentors Enable, Connect, Help, Advocate, Nurture, Intervene, Sustain, and Motivate (MECHANISM)
, 182–183

Me Too movements
, 116

Mexican music
, 220

Microaggressions
, 34, 118, 174

Middle-class cultural values
, 19

Minimization
, 42

Minority and non-minority students
, 56

Minority-serving institution (MSI)
, 218

Mission and catholic identity, faculty culture
, 54–56

Mission-level commitments
, 3

Mixed-race spectrum
, 41

Model minority
, 174

Montgomery College (MC)
, 154–155

Morgan faculty
, 229

Morgan State University (MSU)
, 229, 233–235

Morgan TIDES Program (MTIDES)
, 229–231, 233

activities
, 242

data collection methods
, 236–237

faculty
, 245

workshop
, 242

Mulato
, 41

Multiple programming languages
, 207

Multi-racial students
, 179

Multi-year retention
, 62

Music in programming

content development, culturally responsive
, 220–223

Festival of Computer Science
, 220, 225–226

gender gap
, 223–224

implementation/methodology
, 219–220

institutional context
, 218–219

instruction modules, culturally responsive
, 223

introduction/background and significance
, 219

peer mentors
, 225

reflection
, 217–218

YouSpeak classroom interaction system
, 218, 220, 224–225

Nanotechnology and its applications
, 104

NASA Swarmathon competition
, 255–256

National Academies Summer Institute for Scientific Teaching (NASIST)
, 232

National Council for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT)
, 113

Pacesetter School
, 198

National Science Foundation (NSF)
, 68

Scholarships
, 174

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
, 220

National Treasure by the National Trust for Historic Preservation
, 233

Near-peer mentor program
, 220

NodeXL
, 241

Non-STEM faculty
, 236

Non-White individuals
, 42

North Carolina State University (NCSU)
, 202, 205

Number crunching
, 78

Office of Enrollment Management
, 57

Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness (OIRE)
, 163

One-on-one research
, 98

Online statistical calculators
, 143

Open-source platform
, 120

Open-source programs
, 140

Open-source technology
, 120

Orchestrators
, 22

Organizational context
, 2–3

Organizers
, 21

Orientation sessions
, 80

OscIn and OscOut objects
, 254

Out-of-class lectures
, 209

Out-of-class outings
, 80

Out-of-class time
, 204–205

Parallelism
, 255

Parallel R
, 230

Participant feedback
, 128

Partner institutions
, 193

Pattern recognition algorithms
, 140

Peer mentors
, 225

Peer mentorship
, 227

Peer-to-peer interactions
, 239

Personal and cultural strengths
, 20

PHYLIP
, 144

Physical computing and personified feedback
, 252

Pitzer College

administrators
, 178–179

CS courses
, 178

faculty thought
, 176

individual perspective and approach
, 175–176

intercultural understanding
, 176

lower division computer science courses
, 181

multi-racial students
, 179

students ethnic and racial backgrounds
, 176

theory of social justice
, 176–177

upper division computer science courses
, 181

Pivotal Moments
, 182

POGIL. See process oriented guided inquiry learning (POGIL)

5-point Likert scale
, 145

Polling
, 191

Power and privilege
, 7

Practical wisdom
, 59

Pre-college education
, 17–18

Predator/prey relationships
, 43

Pre/post qualitative attitude surveys
, 210

President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST)
, 234

Primarily white institution (PWI)
, 33

Prior accomplishments
, 20

Problem-based learning
, 103, 112, 137

Problem-solving skills
, 65, 261

Process oriented guided inquiry learning (POGIL)
, 189–191, 198

Process skills development
, 189

Pro-equity
, 43–44

Pro-female
, 43

Program Design and Implementation
, 251

Program Evaluation Standards
, 236

Programming
, 78

assignments
, 66

language
, 77

modules with programming concepts
, 222

Programming Methodology
, 251

Project-based learning
, 64, 66, 88

Project-based teaching
, 21

Project goals
, 265–266

Project Kaleidoscope (PKAL)
, 3, 38

Project Kaleidoscope Regional Network meetings
, 36

Project-oriented environment
, 137

Project-related activities
, 213

Pro-women
, 43–44

Prussian system in America
, 15–16

Pseudonyms
, 42

Puerto Rican ethnicity
, 34

Python programming language
, 120–121

QC Office of General Counsel
, 80

Quarter-based curriculum
, 201

Queens College (QC)
, 74

R
, 230

Racial and ethnic groups, cultural heritages of
, 20

Racial and structural inequities
, 4

Racist practices
, 42

Random Music
, 222

Random number generation
, 220

Rationalization
, 42

Recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups

implementation/methodology
, 236–238

institutional context
, 233–234

introduction/background and significance
, 234–235

reflection
, 229–232

results
, 238–244

Redesign using games programming
, 252

Reflection
, 12

prompts
, 122

Religious identity
, 55

Research assistantship
, 137–138

Retention rates
, 102

Reverse discrimination
, 42

Rhythm
, 220

Rhythmic-movement expressiveness
, 25

Robotics
, 254–256

with EZ-robots
, 104

Robotics Clubs
, 38, 42

Robustness
, 255

Salsa
, 220

Sankey diagram
, 85–86

Scalability
, 255

Scale of Words
, 222

Scales
, 220

SCALE-UP/Active-Learning teaching
, 213

SCALE-UP approach
, 202–205

Scholarship
, 59

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) program
, 174

classrooms
, 1–2

education initiatives
, 89

employment
, 234

faculty
, 259

fields
, 219–220, 250

and non-STEM majors
, 244

Scientific skepticism
, 8

Scientist profile
, 121

Second-language program
, 155

Secure copy (SCP), open-source tools
, 140

Secure shell (SSH), open-source tools
, 140

Seeds for Success Workshops
, 42

Self-affirmation
, 99

theory
, 204

Self-assessment and reflection
, 214

Self-efficacy
, 7, 99, 164, 267

Self-managed learning teams
, 189

Self-paced learning
, 119

Self-reflection
, 7, 69

Semester-based academic calendars
, 201

Sensor network optimization
, 136

Similarity matrix
, 145

Sinclair Community College
, 57

“Sink-or-swim” mentality
, 199

Skin-color hierarchy
, 41–42

Social media, studying patterns in
, 142–143

Social-professional cohesion
, 66

Social responsibility for individual privileges
, 25

Societal baggage
, 77

Society for Toxicology
, 38

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
, 220

Society of Women Engineering (SWE)
, 220

Sociology/Computer Science learning community
, 189

Sociology–CS learning community
, 192, 194

Sophomore-level labs
, 126

Sound Recorder
, 222

Specialized recruitment
, 80

“Spinoff” professional development events
, 161

SSPT
, 60–61

S-STEM initiative grant
, 182

Staff facilitators
, 125

Statistical computing
, 238

STEM-literate citizenry
, 16

STEM-oriented mindset
, 148

STEM-related skills
, 76

Stereotype threat
, 118

Strengthening Computer and Information Sciences Engagement and Learning (SCISEL)
, 251

Strings To Beats
, 222

Student-Centered Active Learning Environment
, 202

Student-centered learning approach
, 189

Student-centered teaching
, 267

Student–faculty relationships
, 22

Student learning

outcomes
, 59

and retention
, 68

Students’

computer attitudes
, 197

confidentiality
, 42

cultural factors
, 158

engagement
, 57, 61

mastery
, 69

underperformance
, 19–20

Student Success and Persistence Team (SSPT)
, 56

Student–teacher relationships
, 23

Student teaching assistants
, 56

Survey of Music Technology
, 253

Systemic marginalization
, 3–4

Systems thinking
, 184

and project conceptualization
, 26–27

SYSTEMS VIEW of Program Evaluation
, 236

Tablets
, 192

Teacher–classroom interactions
, 244

Teacher–student relationship
, 156

Teaching introductory programming courses
, 101

Teaching scientific knowledge and skills
, 36

“Teaching to Diversity in CS” workshop
, 193

Teaching to Increase Diversity and Equity in STEM (TIDES)
, 4, 15, 229, 256–257, 262–263, 271

campus-based projects in
, 18

community of practice
, 28

contemporary US educational strategies
, 15–18

faculty teams
, 25

institutions
, 5

journey into the deep
, 9–10

journey into the unknown
, 7–9

journey into the world
, 10–11

professional development program
, 6–7

program-level objectives
, 6

race and gender of students impacted by
, 267

re-conceptualization
, 4

STEM faculty professional development domain
, 4

“Teaching Toolkit”
, 160–161

Teamwork skills
, 139

Tech Talent Pipeline (TTP)
, 87–88

Term project
, 122

Text to Melody
, 222

Theorized learning
, 20

“Think-pair-share” approach
, 83

Thought-provoking sessions
, 175

TIDES

community
, 187

Community of Practice
, 88–89

conference
, 100

learning communities
, 187, 194

TIDES courses

enrollment
, 108–109

interest in STEM
, 146

thematic focuses
, 145

TIDES@CSUN
, 217, 220

modules
, 222

TIDES Tribunal
, 29

Tiny Earth initiative
, 40

Tones
, 220

“Toolkit” of teaching ideas
, 160

Traditional educational tribalism
, 18

Traditional interpretation of students
, 157

Tribunal model
, 29

Tri-college community
, 119

Tri-College workshop
, 126–127

Trigueño
, 41

T-test score
, 143, 264

UD. See University of Dayton (UD)

Undergraduate research
, 137

Undergraduate STEM programs
, 36

Underperformance
, 19–20

Underrepresented groups
, 204

Underrepresented minority groups, recruitment and retention of

implementation/methodology
, 236–238

institutional context
, 233–234

introduction/background and significance
, 234–235

reflection
, 229–232

results
, 238–244

Underrepresented minority (URM) students
, 111

Underserved minority (URM)
, 218

Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
, 121

University of Dayton (UD)
, 63

base funding for targeted programs
, 55

curriculum changes at
, 59

faculty development
, 66

initiative
, 60

mission and catholic identity
, 54–56

problems at
, 56

religious identity
, 55

in STEM fields
, 57–58

teaching and learning importance
, 54

University of North Carolina (UNC) system
, 250

University of Puerto Rico in Humacao (UPRH)
, 33

University of Puerto Rico (UPR) system
, 35

Unofficial CRT principles
, 157

Unstructured Data Analysis Tool (UDAT) text classifier
, 142–143

Upper-level physics courses
, 126

Upside-down pedagogies
, 202

Utilization-focused evaluation
, 261

Version 3.5c of PHYLIP
, 140

Vibrant technology community
, 75–76

Victimization
, 42

Virtual reality and mental health
, 104

Visual art, automatic analysis
, 140

Vocation
, 59

Wearable electronics
, 83–84

Westminster College
, 188

learning community background
, 188–189

partner institutions
, 193

POGIL activities
, 190

results
, 194–195

TIDES project
, 188, 190–192

White fragility
, 34

White privilege
, 34

WiTNY
, 87

WNDCHRM
, 140, 144

‘Women and Science’, course
, 39

Women in Technology and Entrepreneurship in NY
, 76

Women in Technology New York (WiTNY)
, 87

Workforce development
, 87

Workload

among students
, 64

policies
, 59

Workshop to Increase Diversity and Equity
, 129

World Music Drum Machine
, 222

Wright State Computer Science and Engineering Department (WSU-CSE)
, 202

Wright State University

active learning classrooms
, 212

active learning engagement
, 211

“computer scientist” identity
, 212

control group
, 211

experimental group
, 211

implementation/methodology
, 204–208

in-classroom activities
, 211

methods and motivation
, 203–204

non-URM students
, 212

progression rates
, 211

results
, 208–210

XSEDE. See Extreme Science and Engineering Discovery Environment (XSEDE)

Yellow Ribbon Program
, 104

YouSpeak classroom interaction system
, 218, 220, 224–225

YouTube
, 221, 251