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Persistent inequities in STEM education continue to limit the participation of Black youth in science and technology fields across Canada. Structural barriers, underrepresentation, and limited access to culturally affirming learning spaces…
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Despite growing interest in AI education, most AIED initiatives remain narrowly targeted toward STEM-prepared students, limiting participation by non-STEM learners and adults seeking to engage with AI in public-interest, policy, or…
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Mentoring software is a pivotal innovation in addressing critical challenges in teacher development within educational institutions. This study explores the transformative potential of digital mentoring platforms, evaluating their impact on…
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Virtual collaboration has transformed how people in mixed-ability teams, composed of disabled and non-disabled people, work together by offering greater flexibility. In these settings, accessibility practices, such as accommodations and…
Despite numerous calls for the transformation of undergraduate STEM education, there is still a lack of successful models for creating large-scale, systemic cultural changes in STEM departments. To date, change efforts have generally…
Support for early career astronomers who are just beginning to explore astronomy research is imperative to increase retention of diverse practitioners in the field. Since 2010, Astrobites has played an instrumental role in engaging members…