This $189,037 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program supports a research project at the University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras Campus. The project aims to investigate how school curriculum, instruction, and racial dynamics impact the STEM learning experiences of Afro-Puerto Rican students. Through a mixed-methods case study approach, the project will gather insights from school leaders, teachers, students, parents, and community members to better understand barriers to Afro-Puerto Rican student engagement in math and science. The findings will inform actionable recommendations for fostering an inclusive and supportive school climate to improve STEM education outcomes for this underrepresented student population. This applied research effort is jointly funded by the NSF Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) and Racial Equity in STEM Education Activity.
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