Broadening Participation Research Fellowship Program
Associate Director of Research
Dr. Neely brings over twenty years of educational experience to the HBCU STEM US Center. She will co-lead broadening participation research with STEM and Social Science doctoral and undergraduate fellows in the Broadening Participation Research Certificate Program. In this program, fellows will learn how to apply theoretical frameworks within social science to examine STEM undergraduate research experiences at HBCUs. Additionally, Fellows will (1) learn how to apply research methods and theories that center the unique perspectives of students in STEM, (2) establish collaborative research networks and practices to advance STEM education research, and (3) create and execute a cross-collaborative research agenda that advances broadening participation research.
Graduate Research Assistant
In addition to being a Research Associate at the Center, Ms. Maurya is a doctoral student at Georgia State University pursuing a degree in Educational Policy Studies with a concentration in Research, Measurement, and Statistics. Before working at the Center, she was a high school science teacher who taught physical science, physics, and biology. She was also a high school teacher in Ecuador as a Peace Corps Volunteer and started a STEM club for female students. She earned a BS in Chemistry, a BA in Spanish from Georgia State University and an MS in Education from Florida State University.
Broadening Participation Research Training Certificate Program (BPRTC) Fellowship Details
BPRTC Conceptual Model
BPRTC Graduate Fellows WILL Accomplish the following:
Participate in a structured mentored research experience with award winning researchers!
Participate in a cross-collaborative research team to develop a research project.
Learn conceptual aspects of social science research, applications of educational theory, and more!
Enhance your scientific and social networking skills at the annual HBCU STEM US Conference.
Increase your writing skills in developing research manuscripts and grant proposals.