Typical Research Questions Studied by Diversity Science Researchers

  • How can institutional barriers for scientists of color be removed?
  • What are the most effective methods to promote inclusive behaviors in workplace settings?
  • What are the effective ingredients of cultural diversity mentor training interventions and how do these interventions affect actual mentorship behaviors?
  • Which teaching practices reduce the achievement gap in STEM classes?
  • How to promote women’s interest in entrepreneurship?
  • How to prepare tomorrow’s health care work force for a society in which Whites are going to be a numerical minority?
  • Do standardized tests (e.g., SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT) advantage or disadvantage students from marginalized groups?
  • Under what conditions are diverse work teams particularly effective?
  • How to increase turnout among voters from marginalized groups?
  • What climate change initiatives are crucial to protect low-income groups?