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<p>The pursuit of better science and science-forward solutions to social problems is thwarted by persisting structural inequities that misrecognize and devalue the scientific brilliance and cultural strengths that scholars from marginalized backgrounds possess and contribute to STEM. Cohort-style research programmes, where a specific group of scholars share an experience over time, aim to reduce these obstacles and instead mobilize students’ cultural assets to enhance research impact and build communities in science. This Perspective examines the successes of the Lamat research programme, a cohort-style programme designed to advance scientific endeavours in astronomy and planetary sciences. Lamat provides holistic programme support and mentoring to scholars from marginalized backgrounds. Specifically, we detail three programme practices that strategically engage students’ strengths: tailoring the research experience to meet scholars’ needs; raising consciousness about systemic oppression in STEM settings; and co-building a culturally validating community space. Drawing on Lamat’s ten years of experience, we share insights and aspirations for what it means to create transformative learning spaces that intentionally mobilize the wisdoms and cultural assets of new and diverse generations of thinkers and scientists.</p>

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Mobilizing the strengths of marginalized students in STEM research programmes

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    2025年12月8日

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  • Katherine N. Quinteros,
  • Rebecca Covarrubias,
  • Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz

摘要

The pursuit of better science and science-forward solutions to social problems is thwarted by persisting structural inequities that misrecognize and devalue the scientific brilliance and cultural strengths that scholars from marginalized backgrounds possess and contribute to STEM. Cohort-style research programmes, where a specific group of scholars share an experience over time, aim to reduce these obstacles and instead mobilize students’ cultural assets to enhance research impact and build communities in science. This Perspective examines the successes of the Lamat research programme, a cohort-style programme designed to advance scientific endeavours in astronomy and planetary sciences. Lamat provides holistic programme support and mentoring to scholars from marginalized backgrounds. Specifically, we detail three programme practices that strategically engage students’ strengths: tailoring the research experience to meet scholars’ needs; raising consciousness about systemic oppression in STEM settings; and co-building a culturally validating community space. Drawing on Lamat’s ten years of experience, we share insights and aspirations for what it means to create transformative learning spaces that intentionally mobilize the wisdoms and cultural assets of new and diverse generations of thinkers and scientists.