Podcast: Supporting and empowering STEM students in community college


SRI’s Andrea Beesley and Carol Tate discuss a national initiative aimed at supporting all aspiring STEM students.


Over the past two decades, the number of STEM graduates has doubled. Yet, for many students, entry into STEM fields remains a challenge.

In this episode of The SRI Homeroom podcast, host Jenna Nguyen talks with education researchers Andrea Beesley and Carol Tate from SRI about the work being done to support all students their pursuit of a rewarding career.

Beesley and Tate discuss the ongoing efforts and findings from the STEM Core Expansion Alliance, a project funded by the National Science Foundation’s Eddie Bernice Johnson INCLUDES National Network.

Explore how community support can play a crucial role in addressing challenges and driving success in STEM initiatives.

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Learn more about how the STEM Core Expansion Alliance is advancing STEM education for all students by visiting the STEM Core Expansion Alliance website.

Discover how the NSF Eddie Bernice Johnson INCLUDES National Network fosters collaboration and builds scalable, impactful STEM networks by visiting the NSF INCLUDES National Network.

Andrea D. Beesley is a Senior Principal Education Researcher with SRI Education. She specializes in studying math learning environments and creating supportive spaces for STEM education.

Carol E. Tate is a Senior Education Researcher with SRI Education, specializing in design, research, and evaluation projects aimed at enhancing teaching quality in STEM fields from elementary school through college. Learn more about Carol and her work here.

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