Who We Are

Four UCSB campus entities, the Center for Equitable Environmental Sciences (CEES), DEI Office, Office of Teaching & Learning (OTL), Mellichamp Racial Environmental Justice Chairs, and SBCC’s Raíces Faculty Institute have partnered on this effort to better serve Latiné and other minoritized students in STEM.

What We Do

The STEM Equity Institute provides UCSB and SBCC STEM faculty with the opportunity to discuss and learn about effective methods for reducing equity gaps for Latiné and other minoritized students, including culturally responsive approaches to fostering STEM identity and sense of belonging within their courses. 
 

Learning Objectives

Faculty will come away with data analysis tools to assess student learning in their courses, and will have access to an ongoing supportive community where they can continue to explore curricular tools and test ideas with their peers.
 

Background

In 2015, UC Santa Barbara (UCSB) was federally recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Research Institution (HSRI). As a national leader in fostering educational equity, our mission is to create an inclusive, supportive, and empowering environment where Latiné and historically marginalized students can thrive academically, personally, and professionally. Through collaborative efforts across campus, we are dedicated to ensuring that every student feels supported, valued, and equipped to pursue their aspirations.
 

Join Now!

Join this summer’s program to learn about data-supported approaches to improving STEM for ALL students!

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How to Participate

How much does it cost?

Participation is completely free! Participation is fully subsidized by the Institute partners and includes:

  • ESCALA STEM X course ($2,000 value)
  • $1,500 Faculty research stipend: Faculty who complete the program receive a research stipend as a recognition of the time and effort they put into this program
  • Two catered lunches at in-person Welcome and Closing sessions.

Who is welcome to apply?

  • All faculty teaching STEM courses.
  • Those teaching large, introductory courses are highly encouraged to apply.
  • This program follows a cohort-based model - we will be pairing participants by STEM discipline. Applying as a pair of faculty from a department is encouraged (Please apply separately).

Full Program Description and Dates

  • In-person Welcome Lunch Session at SBCC
    • 12:00 - 2:00 PM on Friday, August 1st
  • In-person Closing Lunch Session at UCSB
    • 12:00 - 2:00 PM on Friday, August 15th
  • Optional in-person coffee discussions throughout the program
  • All remaining program components are asynchronous and can be completed at your convenience. 

Pre-work - Asynchronous (Completed: Anytime between ____ - Aug 4):

  • Independent pre-work: asynchronous modules (4 hours)

Live Course - Synchronous (Tues Aug 5 - Fri Aug 8):

  • Four Live Zoom Sessions Aug. 5th - 8th (8 hours)
    • Morning Cohort: 9:00 - 11:00 AM
      OR
    • Afternoon Cohort: 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Post-work - Asynchronous (Completed: Anytime between Aug 8 - Aug _____):

  • Independent post-work: asynchronous modules and project (8 hours - deadline ___)
     

How to apply

Who We Are

UCSB Partners:

  • Center for Equitable Environmental Sciences (CEES) - Yassi Eskandari
  • Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Veronica Fematt 
  • Office of Teaching & Learning (OTL) - Nate Emery 
  • Mellichamp Racial Environmental Justice Chairs - Krystal Onyekwuluje

SBCC Partners: