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Studying Successful Doctoral Students from Underrepresented Groups

January 24 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Free

In this talk, we will share early findings from an NSF study of 75 doctoral students and recent PhDs in mathematics from underrepresented groups. The project has conducted in-depth, semi-structured interviews with four cohorts: newly accepted students, early graduate students (pre-qualifying exams), advanced graduate students (dissertation level), and recent PhDs (0-5 years since graduation). The research questions in the study are:

What are lived experiences of successful underrepresented students who are pursuing mathematics PhDs?
What formal and informal structures are perceived by doctoral students as effective supports?

Themes drawn from the interviews can inform department policies and practices to create environments that support students from underrepresented groups as they earn PhDs in mathematics.

Presented by Dr. Sarah Sword
Principal Research Scientist
Education Development Center, Inc.


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Date:
January 24
Time:
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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UWM EMS Building, Room E495
3200 N. Cramer Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53211 United States
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Mathematical Sciences Department
Phone
414-229-4836
Email
math-staff@uwm.edu
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