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Re-Envisioning the Culture of Undergraduate Biology Education to Foster Black Student Success: A Clarion Call
| Title: | Re-Envisioning the Culture of Undergraduate Biology Education to Foster Black Student Success: A Clarion Call |
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| Authors: | Terrell R. Morton, Wesley Agee, Kilan C. Ashad-Bishop, Lori D. Banks, Zanethia Choice Barnett, Imari D. Bramlett, Briana Brown, Walter Gassmann, Korie Grayson, Gail P. Hollowell, Ruth Kaggwa, Gaurav S. Kandlikar, Marshaun Love, Whitney N. McCoy, Mark A. Melton, Monica L. Miles, Catherine L. Quinlan, ReAnna S. Roby, Checo J. Rorie, Tatiane Russo-Tait, Ashlyn M. Wardin, Michele R. Williams, Ashley N. Woodson |
| Source: | CBE - Life Sciences Education. Essay 5 2023 22(4). |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this paper is to present an argument for why there is a need to re-envision the underlying culture of undergraduate biology education to ensure the success, retention, and matriculation of Black students. The basis of this argument is the continued noted challenges with retaining Black students in the biological sciences coupled with existing research that implicates science contexts (i.e., the cultural norms, values, and beliefs manifesting through policies and practices) as being the primary source of the challenges experienced by Black students that lead to their attrition. In presenting this argument, we introduce the Re-Envisioning Culture Network, a multigenerational, interdisciplinary network comprised of higher education administrators, faculty, staff, Black undergraduate students majoring in biology, Black cultural artists, community leaders, and STEM professionals to work together to curate and generate resources and tools that will facilitate change. In introducing the REC Network and disseminating its mission and ongoing endeavors, we generate a clarion call for educators, researchers, STEM professionals, students, and the broader community to join us in this endeavor in fostering transformative change. |
| Language: | English |
| Availability: | American Society for Cell Biology. 8120 Woodmont Avenue Suite 750, Bethesda, MD 20814-2762. Tel: 301-347-9300; Fax: 301-347-9310; e-mail: ascbinfo@ascb.org; Website: https://www.lifescied.org/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 13 |
| Publication Date: | 2023 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Biology, Science Education, Undergraduate Students, African American Students, Success, Academic Persistence, Enrollment, Culture, Values, Beliefs, Educational Change, Student Experience, Educational Environment |
| DOI: | 10.1187/cbe.22-09-0175 |
| ISSN: | 1931-7913 |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1410142 |
| ISSN: | 1931-7913 |
| DOI: | 10.1187/cbe.22-09-0175 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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