STEM/CS Education: Broadening Participation and Fostering Inclusivity, Belonging, and STEM/CS Identity Construction

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue focuses on the longstanding, commonly documented lack of diversity, equity, and inclusivity in science, technology, engineering, math, and computer science—disciplines collectively referred to as STEM/CS. We welcome submissions shedding light on effective ways to broaden participation in STEM/CS and foster equity, inclusivity, and belonging in STEM/CS, as well as support the construction of STEM/CS identity. Submissions of research papers, reviews of research studies, commentaries, and conceptual pieces are welcome.

Topics that intersect with the central theme may include (but are not limited to):

• Design of curriculum and tasks;
• Learning environments;
• Assessment;
• Teacher/instructional practices;
• Theoretical and conceptual frameworks;
• Innovative pedagogy;
• Policy;
• Teacher preparation.

Dr. Xornam S. Apedoe
Guest Editor

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