Ep 2 Dr. Regina Deil-Amen: Cultivating Inclusion in STEM — A Dialogue on Diversity, Connection, and Innovation at the University of Arizona

The Inquiry Oasis: A UArizona College of Education Podcast

In this episode of Inquiry Oasis, host Jeffrey Anthony converses with Dr. Regina Deil-Amen, the newly appointed Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs for the College of Education at the University of Arizona, and a distinguished scholar championing inclusive education within the STEM field. The dialogue illuminates the multifaceted landscape of empowering diverse and underrepresented students, with Dr. Deil-Amen shedding light on the unique challenges faced by low-income students and the intricacies of racial and ethnic diversity. Exploring concepts such as a transfer receptive culture and the intersection of racial dynamics in STEM, the conversation articulates a vision for a future marked by compassion and innovation. Listen as they uncover inspiring viewpoints, laying the groundwork for a more equitable and inclusive STEM community.

Topics Discussed

• STEM Identity: Understanding the Culture and Challenges
• Inclusive Education: A New Paradigm in STEM
• The Interplay of Race and Ethnicity in STEM Communities
• Transcending Conventional Barriers in STEM Education
• The Nexus of Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusivity in STEM
• Pioneering Approaches: The NSF S-STEM Grant and Beyond

Books/Papers Discussed

• "Power to Transfer: Critical Race Theory and a Transfer Receptive Culture," by Dr. Jain, Dr. Melendez, and Dr. Herrera
• "Black, Brown, Bruised: How Racialized STEM Education Stifles Innovation," by Dr. Ebony McGee

Capitoli

1. Ep. #x - Navigating the Landscape of STEM: Cultivating Inclusion, Diversity, and Connection with Dr. Regina Deil-Amen (00:00:00)

2. Introduction (00:00:45)

3. From First-Generation College Student to Faculty Leader: Dr. Regina Deil-Amen's Personal Journey (00:01:55)

4. Bridging Cultures in STEM: Supporting Community College Transfer Students at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (00:02:55)

5. Building Relationships and Culturally Responsive Practices: A Look at Faculty Mentoring in STEM Education (00:05:24)

6. The Paradox of Connection: Quantifying the Unquantifiable in STEM Education (00:09:10)

7. The Key to Successful STEM Transfers: Early Mentoring and Preparation" (00:10:07)

8. The Art of Connection: Preparing STEM Faculty for Diverse and Authentic Mentoring (00:10:50)

9. The Power of STEM Identity: Building Resilience, Inclusion, and Success in STEM Education (00:12:09)

10. Rethinking STEM Education: Aspirations for Inclusion, Accessibility, and Cultural Diversity (00:15:55)

11. STEM Is All Around Us: Connecting Everyday Experience to Engineering, Chemistry, and Biology (00:17:21)

12. Challenging Conventions: How Two Books Reveal New Insights into STEM Culture and Inclusivity (00:18:44)

13. Outro (00:20:31)