The Vincent-Ruz Lab aims to understand how systemic disadvantages hinder the success of marginalized students in Chemistry and other STEM disciplines. Specifically, we examine how these barriers to access, opportunity, and social messaging impact their science-related attitudes, engagement with the learning environment, and choices.
We strive to do research where every decision, research question, and project exemplifies values and commitments around Equity, Justice, and Humanization.
We are currently working in 1) Guidelines for equitable methodological practices, 2) Theory development and practical applications of a framework to support the development of equitable interventions to support marginalized students, and 3) Developing equitable mentoring practices and support the careers of marginalized students in academia.
