Understanding Perceptions of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the National Science Foundation's Advanced Technological Education Program

• In Event: Evaluation Research on Teachers, Students, Schools, and Programs

Abstract

Since the George Floyd murder in 2020 and Black Lives Matter campaign, there has been increased interest among evaluators and PIs in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in their projects and evaluations. Our previous research showed a lack of clarity in understanding the distinction between the terms in practice and desire to engage with these terms more deeply. This study is a continuation of earlier studies on engagement with DEI in ATE projects and draws on survey and interview data from evaluators in NSF funded Advanced Technological Education programs in 2020 to understand DEI perceptions and further enable research and practice in ATE projects. The findings include the impact of Covid19 in addition to discussion on research questions.

Authors

• Neelakshi Rajeev Tewari, Arizona State University

• Caitlin Albrechtsen, Arizona State University

• Jeremy Acree, University of Utah

• Courtney Stone, Arizona State University

• Tyler Clark, University of North Carolina - Greensboro

• Onyinyechukwu Onu Onwuka, University of North Carolina - Greensboro

• Jaime R. Moller, University of North Carolina - Greensboro

• Ayesha Boyce, Arizona State University

• Tiffany Lee Smith Tovey, University of North Carolina - Greensboro