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Empowering educators to drive diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in STEM higher education and professional fields. Supporting meaningful change in science, engineering, and academia through impactful research. www.begellhouse.com/JWM

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Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering @jwomminsciengr.bsky.social · Apr 10

Welcome to #JWM on Bluesky! We empower diversity, equity, inclusion & accessibility in STEM. Follow for research on underrepresented populations in science, engineering & academia. Let's drive change & celebrate diverse voices together! #DiversityInSTEM #WomenInSTEM #InclusiveResearch #DEI

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Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering @jwomminsciengr.bsky.social · 11h

This Flashback Friday examines how Latinx engineering transfer students navigate institutions not designed for them, documenting the navigational capital & support relationships they build:

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#FlashbackFriday #EngineeringDiversity

Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering @jwomminsciengr.bsky.social · 3d

Shifting Epistemologies Around (Dis)-Parity: the Necessity of a Feminist Poststructural Framework to Reconceptualize the Terms of Participation and Belonging in Computer Science

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#WomenInSTEM #DiversityInTech #LatinasInCS

Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering @jwomminsciengr.bsky.social · 7d

What does it take for women of color to see themselves as scientists? This study on STEM identity formation offers key insights for today's diversity initiatives.

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#STEMIdentity #DiversityInScience #RepresentationMatters

Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering @jwomminsciengr.bsky.social · 8d

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Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering @jwomminsciengr.bsky.social · 8d

Science Identity and Hispanic Students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

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#HispanicSTEM #STEMEducation #STEMIdentity

Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering @jwomminsciengr.bsky.social · 14d

24 years ago, researchers analyzed 336 engineering students, predicting today's STEM diversity challenges. Female students' confidence operates differently—professor respect is key.

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#STEMData #EducationResearch #GenderGapAnalysis

Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering @jwomminsciengr.bsky.social · 16d

Perceptions of Engineering Faculty on Educational Innovation at Hispanic-Serving Institutions

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#EngineeringEducation #InclusivePedagogy #HispanicServingInstitutions

Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering @jwomminsciengr.bsky.social · 18d

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates diverse perspectives in engineering! This month, we highlight Hispanic engineers who drive innovation through unique problem-solving and mentorship.

4 STEM research articles about Hispanic STEM inclusion, free through Oct 30th.

#HispanicHeritageMonth #STEM

Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering @jwomminsciengr.bsky.social · 21d

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Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering @jwomminsciengr.bsky.social · 21d

Gender wage gap extends beyond boardrooms to technical careers. 2010 research shows why women remain underrepresented in high-wage CTE fields like construction/manufacturing.

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#GenderWageGap #EconomicMobility

Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering @jwomminsciengr.bsky.social · 22d

Struggling to find qualified peer reviewers?

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Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering @jwomminsciengr.bsky.social · 22d

Examining Organizational Behavior of Hispanic-Serving Institution Computer Science Departments: Toward Servingness and Equity in the Field

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#DEI #STEMEducation #HigherEducation

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Begell House Inc. Publishers @begellhouse.bsky.social · 23d

Behind every breakthrough is an unsung hero: the peer reviewer. This #PeerReviewWeek, we celebrate researchers who pause their work to improve others'. Your dedication to accuracy protects us all. Science advances because of you. THANK YOU! 🔬

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Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering @jwomminsciengr.bsky.social · 25d

🌊 Engineering Education Research Highlights - August 2025

Which articles made the biggest splash in Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering this month?

Editor-in-Chief: Julie Martin, University of Georgia, USA

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Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering @jwomminsciengr.bsky.social · 28d

324 studies. 40 years. 5 meta-narratives. This landmark 2014 analysis traced STEM gender gap research evolution, revealing shifts from individual to systemic explanations. Historical insights for today's diversity efforts.

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#STEMAnalytics

Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering @jwomminsciengr.bsky.social · Sep 10

What if microaggressions could strengthen relationships instead of destroying them? Harvard research reveals how tech teams move from painful incidents to deeper trust.

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#TechCulture #WorkplaceInclusion #Leadership

What to Do When a Comment Crosses the Line at Work | Working Knowledge

Workplace microaggressions are common, but Summer Jackson says they don’t have to break relationships—and if insensitive comments are handled delicately, they could actually strengthen connections amo...

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Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering @jwomminsciengr.bsky.social · Aug 27

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TIME FOR A CULTURE CHANGE−MOVING ACADEMIA FROM DESTRUCTIVE TO CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK

Jensen Karin, Direito Inês, Polmear Madeline, Hattingh Teresa, Klassen Mike, Peer review as developmental: Exploring the ripple effects of the JEE Mentored Reviewer Program , Journal of Engineering Education, 110, 1, 2021. Crossref

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Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering @jwomminsciengr.bsky.social · Aug 27

Peer Review Week is coming up on Sept 15-19! Inspired by Dr. Julie Martin's 2020 article, "Time for a Culture Change," check our guide for tips on constructive feedback and reviewers’ vital role in creating a positive publishing experience for authors.

#PeerReviewWeek2025 #ScientificCommunity

Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering @jwomminsciengr.bsky.social · Aug 27

💪 Students of color are active agents in STEM, not passive victims. They use sophisticated cognitive strategies to navigate discrimination and complex environments.

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#StudentAgency #EngineeringForAll #STEMEquity

Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering @jwomminsciengr.bsky.social · Aug 22

🎯 Engineering programs need systemic change, not individual fixes. Nine antiracist theories offer practical frameworks for inclusive educational transformation.

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#EngineeeringForAll #STEMInclusion #STEMEquity #AntiRacistTheory

Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering @jwomminsciengr.bsky.social · Aug 19

🤝 STEM isn't neutral - these scholars prove it with research. Featuring restorative approaches that honor lived experiences and demand change.

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#STEMEducation #STEMEquity #STEMForAll

Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering @jwomminsciengr.bsky.social · Aug 15

Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering achieved 1.9 impact factor in Clarivate's 2025 JCR (+0.5 from last year). A special thanks to our editorial board, authors & reviewers for making it possible!

#ImpactFactor #ScholComm #Research #WomenInSTEM #JCR2025

Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering @jwomminsciengr.bsky.social · Aug 13

🌟 New Issue! Vol 31, Issue 4 of Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering: pathways to STEM transformation through community engagement, advisor alliances, and recognizing student capital.

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#STEMTransformation #InclusiveScience

Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering @jwomminsciengr.bsky.social · Aug 12

Understanding and Facilitating Women's Thriving in STEM Doctoral Programs

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#WomenInSTEM #DoctoralEducation #STEMRetention

Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering @jwomminsciengr.bsky.social · Aug 7

Sharing Capital: First-Generation, Low-Income, and Students of Color Within PhD Programs "Lift While They Climb"

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#DoctoralStudents #FirstGenerationStudents #EquityEthics