Corinne has lived in Arizona her whole life. She is currently pursuing majors in Biological Sciences (Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior) and Neuroscience. She hopes to go to medical school after her undergrad. Corinne is interested in researching how students’ mental health affects their ability to learn. She is hoping to make STEM students feel comfortable opening up to mental struggles they endure. In her free time, she enjoys working out, volunteering, and spending time with family and friends.
Hailey was born and raised in Arizona. She was born in Phoenix and moved to Tonopah for middle school and high school. She is a junior currently pursuing a degree in Biomedical Sciences with a minor in Religious Studies. In her free time, she enjoys drawing or engaging in other forms of art. She also loves to play with her dog Boyd and spend time with family and friends.
Analy is a first-generation fourth year student at Arizona State studying Biomedical Sciences, and minoring in Sociocultural Anthropology. Driven by her personal experience facing socioeconomic barriers in education, she is interested in evening the playing field for marginalized students affected by cultural and inclusivity-related obstacles in STEM. She hopes to become a dentist to serve the local community and participate in closing the gap in healthcare accessibility. In her downtime she enjoys reading, going on walks and spending time with her friends and family.
As a sophomore pursuing education in Psychology, Biochemistry, and a minor in Disability Studies, Vincent is excited to explore ways to improve accommodations and resources for the dis/abled community here at ASU. His participation in the SOCIAL research lab has encouraged him to seek ways to implement research into tangible policies as a RISE ambassador. He plans to work with the SAILS team to identify challenges and communicate ideas from the student body.
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Each spring, the ASU Alumni Association hosts Founders' Day, Arizona State University's signature event that honors the changemakers who exemplify the pioneering leaders who founded the university's predecessor, the Tempe Normal School. RISE Center Director Sara Brownell was chosen to be this year’s recipient of the 2023 Faculty Teaching Award.
This talk is the fourth talk of the SABER Seminar series and will be held over Zoom at this link.
Paul R. Hernandez, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Culture and the Department of Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University. His research focuses on the developmental relationships and social contexts that support motivation and persistence in higher education – with a particular focus on students from historically underrepresented groups pursuing STEM degrees and careers.
This talk is the third talk of the SABER Seminar series and will be held over Zoom at this link.
Paulette Vincent-Ruz (she/ella) is an Assistant Professor in Chemistry Education Research at New Mexico State University. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in Mexico and obtained her Ph.D. in Learning Sciences and Policy from the University of Pittsburgh, School of Education. Her research perspective is informed by her background. She identifies as a Queer Latinx cis-woman of color, born and raised a settler colonialist on the rightful lands of the Mexica Tribes.