A new multi-year study suggests that biomedical science faculty can significantly improve how they mentor graduate students, especially those from historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups—if mentors are given the right kind of training. The study …
Taylor Odle makes list of nation’s top 200 education scholars
IDS affiliate Taylor Odle recently made a list of 2026’s top-200 U.S. education scholars. The list, appearing in EdWeek, was compiled by a 27-member committee with rankings partially based on factors including Google Scholar citations, …
Redefining How to Communicate Treatment Options May Facilitate Equitable Clinical Trial Enrollment
Oncology Live (2025) Authors: Samantha Vuong and Monica A. Patel Abstract: Clinical trial enrollment among underserved groups remains low, affecting generalizability and equitable access to cancer treatments. Barriers to participation include patient-physician communication and implicit …
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Artificial Intelligence and Childhood Education: A Critical Systematic Review
Journal of Research in Childhood Education (2025) Authors: Ran Liu and Carla Glave Abstract: This critical systematic review explores narratives surrounding justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) within the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) in …
Confronting Stereotypes: Intersectional Approaches to Sexuality Education for Girls of Color
Policy Insights from the Behavioral and Brain Sciences (2025) Authors: Morgan C. Jerald and Elizabete Romanovska Abstract: Girls of color experience disproportionately high rates of sexually transmitted infections, unintended pregnancy, and sexual violence compared to …
Toward Teacher-Centered AI Design: Exploring the Role of Pedagogical Values and Contextual Factors in K-12 Teachers’ Perceptions of Responsible AI
Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (2025, Conference Paper)* Authors: Yaxuan Yin, Shamya Karumbaiah, Ju Lim, Shona Acquaye, Sara Schwartz *Won Best Paper Award at the International Society of the Learning Sciences Conference Abstract: Recent advancements in artificial …
AIBAT: AI Behavior Analysis Tool for Teacher-Driven Contextual Evaluation of Language Models in Education
Artificial Intelligence in Education (2025, Conference Paper)* Authors: Shamya Karumbaiah, Yaxuan Yin, Aayush Bharadwaj *Won Best Paper Award at the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education Abstract: With the increasing reliance of AIED on …
Study Finds that Wage Gaps are More Likely When College Degrees and Jobs Don’t Align
Gender and racial inequalities continue to shape the opportunities college graduates have when they enter the workforce. A new study by Institute for Diversity Science (IDS) Affiliate Ran Liu and Graduate Fellow Thao Phuong Pham …
Classroom Experiences Help Students Flourish: How In and Out of Classroom Experiences Relate to Changes in Undergraduate’s Motivational Beliefs Across Introductory Biology Courses
Contemporary Educational Psychology (2025) Authors: Christine R. Starr, Lisa Hunter, and Anna P. Veenendall Abstract: Understanding what experiences relate to changes in patterns of motivational beliefs across a gateway STEM course can help educators promote …
How Awareness of Stereotypes Shapes Black Americans’ Experiences in Nature
Wisconsin’s many parks and natural areas offer opportunities for relaxation, recreation, and renewal—but not everyone experiences the outdoors in the same way. New research by Michelle Marji and Dr. Paula Niedenthal explores why Black Americans …