Research summary
Black people, Indigenous People, other racialized groups, and non-cis male genders remain underrepresented in STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine/health sciences) fields. But diversity fuels scientific creativity, discovery and innovation. As Canada Research Chair in Creativity, Equity and STEMM, Dr. Jennifer Adams is addressing this issue.
She and her research team are studying student identity and participation in STEMM as well as faculty learning and teaching practices. By merging creativity and equity frameworks and collaborating with colleagues in Canada and abroad, they aim to advance new, meaningful theoretical and methodological approaches and teaching practices that will inform research and practice in equity-oriented STEMM education. Ultimately, their work will advance equity, diversity and inclusion in STEMM in Canada and around the globe.