Published in CBE Life Sciences Education, this is the first paper to explore the experiences of Muslim students in peer interactions. Congrats to first authors Baylee Edwards and Analy Granados. Analy is a former RISE Ambassador who is now in dental school.
Congrats Felicity on her Master's defense titled: The next generation is coming out in class: Revisiting the experiences of LGBTQ+ undergraduates in active learning science courses. Her research was aimed towards better understanding the perspectives of LGBTQ+ undergraduates enrolled in active learning science courses across the U.S.
The 4th annual STEM Inclusion Summit highlighted community building, mental health, and finding new ways to fund research and programs focused on inclusion. The RISE Center presented 10 posters at the event!
Edwards, B. A., Granados, A., Mohammed, T. F., Aini, R. Q., Cooper, K. M., Barnes, M. E., & Brownell, S. E. (2025). The Experiences of Students with Concealable Muslim Identities During Peer Interactions in Undergraduate Biology Courses. CBE—Life Sciences Education, 24(4), ar42.
Nadile, E. M., Winton, M. R., Mohammed, T. F., Collins, J. P., Brownell, S. E., & Cooper, K. M. (2025). Instructor-perceived benefits and costs of inviting students to voluntarily answer questions in large science courses. Advances in Physiology Education, 49(4), 909-923.
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Hi! My name is Jessica Hodges and I am a first generation college student entering my sophomore year with a major in biological sciences. I am on the pre-med track and I am passionate about asking complex questions and pursuing meaningful solutions through science. As a first generation student, I’m also dedicated to supporting and uplifting other first generation women pursuing STEM fields.
Hajer is a first-year undergraduate student at ASU, pursuing Biological Sciences and Global Health with minors in Spanish and Arabic. As a School of Life Sciences Undergraduate Research Scholar in a myxoma virus lab at Biodesign, Hajer is looking forward to contributing to positive change in STEM classrooms at ASU as a RISE Ambassador. As a first-generation student and an aspiring medical school student, Hajer is dedicated to making STEM education more accessible to students from diverse backgrounds and with various goals at ASU.
Garv Kalra is a junior majoring in Neuroscience with a minor in Psychology. As a RISE Ambassador, he is focused on making research opportunities and labs more accessible, with a particular emphasis on addressing the academic and social barriers faced by international students. In his free time, Garv enjoys watching motorsports, spending time with his dog Shiro, listening to music, and traveling.
Ariana is a Barrett senior majoring in Biomedical Sciences with a minor in Psychology. She plans to attend medical school after graduating from ASU. As a RISE Ambassador, she is excited to support ASU STEM students by connecting them with resources to succeed, whether that means navigating classes, finding research opportunities, or preparing for graduate school applications. She is passionate about making a collaborative environment for STEM students to feel a sense of belonging. Outside of school, she enjoys cooking, traveling, and learning about different cultures.