A Catalyst for Intersectional Gender Equity in STEM
A National Science Foundation Supported Initiative
The ADVANCE Catalyst project at UNO aims to increase the participation and advancement of female-identified and underrepresented faculty in STEM by addressing the policies, practices, and processes at UNO that can better support gender equity for faculty. We recognize that many of the “quick fixes” for gender equity have already been implemented on UNO’s campus; however, underrepresented faculty have yet to experience gender parity on a range of metrics. Using an intersectional approach, our Catalyst findings will further explore the individual health and well-being outcomes and mechanisms of organizational culture that are preventing faculty from achieving institutional success.
Internal steering committee members from departments and colleges at UNO
College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Melanie Bloom, Dr. Roni Reiter-Palmon, and Dr. Abigail Folberg
College of Business Administration Dr. Jane Liu, Dr. Kelsey Medeiros
College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media Dr. Michael Hilt
College of Information Science & Technology Dr. Martha Garcia-Murillo and Dr. Deanna House
College of Public Affairs and Community Service NASA Nebraska Space Grant, Aviation Institute Ms. Michaela Lucas
College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences Dr. Neal Grandgenett STEM TRAIL Center and Dr. Chris Moore
Center for Faculty Excellence Dr. Connie Schaffer
Office of Academic Affairs Dr. Candice Batton
Office of Research & Creative Activity (STEM focus) Dr. Sara Myers
Chancellor’s Commission on the Status of Gender Equity Le Racha Simon
NSF at a Glance
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