University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: 2026

Culturally aware mentoring interventions create enduring changes among graduate biomedical faculty

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Scientific Reports (2026) Authors: Angela Byars-Winston, Stephanie C. House, Remi Jones, Sylvia Hurtado, You-Geon Lee, Ellyssa Eiring, and Richard McGee Abstract: Most science faculty are ill-equipped to navigate how racial inequalities impact interactions with students and peers in their research training contexts and their mentoring relationships. We show that faculty mentors in graduate biomedical training …

Between creative identity performance and constrictive empowerment: Case studies of women of color as STEM content creators on social media

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Feminist Media Studies (2026) Authors: Kaiping Chen and Sheng Zou Abstract: The extent of women’s empowerment in the digital world has been debated, given the co-existence of digital feminist activism and enduring gender stereotypes. This study investigates how women of color who work as STEM communicators utilize social media creatively to redraw the boundary of …

White Supremacy, Scientific Racism, and Extractivism: A Framework For Anti-Racist Histories of Science in STEMM Education

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Science and Education (2026) Authors: Aida Arosoaie, Elizabeth Hennessy, Erika Marín-Spiotta, Evan Hepler-Smith Abstract: Science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) disciplines have long grappled with racism and racial overrepresentation, prompting recent critical approaches to the possibilities of enacting systemic change that go beyond Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives focused on recruitment and retention. …

The PERMA Model of Well-Being: Examining Disability Severity, Stigma, and the Moderating Effects of Disability Onset

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Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin (2026) Authors: Kyesha M. Isadore, Jina Chun, Sang Qin, Muharrem Koc, Arwa Almusaytir, Stephanie Burnham, Anna Kate Schneck Abstract: People with disabilities (PWD) encounter societal barriers that impact their well-being, particularly due to stigma and systemic discrimination. Whether a disability is congenital or acquired can shape how individuals experience these challenges, influencing …

A Brief Pro-Diversity Social Marketing Intervention Improves Grades and Well-Being of Students From Marginalized Groups

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Personality and Psychology Bulletin (2026) Authors: Mitchell R. Campbell, Kevin R. Kennedy, Andrea L. Miller, Markus Brauer Abstract: Despite much research on improving intergroup relations, the evidence for long-term effects in real-world settings is mixed. We used the social marketing approach to create an “Inclusivity Page” that could be added to course syllabi. The page contained …