APS
2025 APS Annual Convention · 2025
WISE Interventions: Boosting Dynamic Belonging and Preventing Declines to Foster Growth Trajectories in STEM Grad Success
- Steve Juarez
Stanford University - Jonathan Cook
The Pennsylvania State University - Geoffrey Cohen
Stanford University
Abstract
High attrition in STEM Ph.D. programs, particularly among women, highlights first-year challenges. A longitudinal RCT across three universities used multilevel growth models to evaluate Values-Affirmation and Social Belonging interventions. These significantly improved belonging for women, preventing immediate declines post-adversity and fostering long-term growth over time, highlighting WISE interventions' efficacy.
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