Examining Barriers to Inclusion at Missouri S&T
Department
Psychological Science
Major
Psychology
Research Advisor
Cundiff, Jessica L.
Advisor's Department
Psychological Science
Abstract
The purpose of the project was to examine barriers to inclusion that students at Missouri S&T experience on campus. In two surveys, we asked students to describe their experiences with inclusion and exclusion in three contexts: general campus, within their major, and within student organizations. Most descriptions focused on social exclusion, followed by academic exclusion. Results will discuss whether experiences differ by race and gender. Future directions include developing a quantitative survey to further examine students’ experiences, and in particular, students’ experiences with gender bias on campus.
Biography
Samantha Cottrell is a first year student in Psychological Science. She is currently working with Dr. Cundiff as part of the First Year Research Experience. What excites her most about research is that it is unpredictable – there is always something new to learn and discover about the world. After earning her degree, she intends to pursue a career in mental health research and practice focused on suicide prevention.
Research Category
Social Sciences
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Document Type
Poster
Location
Upper Atrium/Hall
Presentation Date
11 Apr 2017, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Examining Barriers to Inclusion at Missouri S&T
Upper Atrium/Hall
The purpose of the project was to examine barriers to inclusion that students at Missouri S&T experience on campus. In two surveys, we asked students to describe their experiences with inclusion and exclusion in three contexts: general campus, within their major, and within student organizations. Most descriptions focused on social exclusion, followed by academic exclusion. Results will discuss whether experiences differ by race and gender. Future directions include developing a quantitative survey to further examine students’ experiences, and in particular, students’ experiences with gender bias on campus.
