Experiential learning (EL) is a process of learning through doing, while experiential
education incorporates the pedagogies and structures that support this process. As the …

Undergraduate research experiences (UREs) impart a great deal of knowledge to
undergraduate students, enhance the research capital of institutes, and authenticate the …

New data highlight the importance of undergraduate research experiences (UREs) for
keeping underrepresented science students on the pathway to a scientific career. We used a …

Building sustainable diversity in higher education isn't just the right thing to do—it is an
imperative for institutional excellence and for a pluralistic society that works. In Diversity's …

Background Co-curricular activities are often touted as valuable STEM learning
opportunities in higher education settings. Particularly in engineering, industry encourage …

Research-based learning (RBL) is regarded as a panacea when it comes to effective
instructional formats in higher education settings. It is said to improve a wide set of research …

Opportunities for large numbers of undergraduates to engage in authentic research
experiences are limited in many large public institutions. These large public institutions …

Background Students' academic self-efficacy maximizes likelihood for success and
retention, yet prior research suggests that historically underrepresented (minoritized) …

Background Increasing human resources in engineering is a key concern for the United
States. While some research has considered pathways to doctoral study, there is no clear …

This article analyses the development of collaborative skills through nine tools for
information and communication technologies (ICT)-supported pedagogical practices, which …