Increasing diversity within the biomedical workforce has been prioritized by federal strategic plans. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) expanded their definition of underrepresented populations in biomedical science (NOT-OD-20-031), though without expanded reporting requirements and guidance, training programs remain challenged to accurately measure and evaluate diversity. Using inclusive demographic measures may help identify key demographic groups facing barriers to participation and retention in STEM programs and the biomedical workforce. This study examined ways to measure demographic variables used in scientific literature and by research stakeholders.
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Title
Inclusive approaches for measuring demographics of underrepresented populations in STEM and biomedical research training programs
Creator
Paris, Stephanie : Oregon Health and Science University Dinno, Alexis : Oregon Health and Science University Marr, Mollie C. : Oregon Health and Science University Link, Aaron Raz : Oregon Health and Science University Lentz, Brandy L. : Oregon Health and Science University Setthavongsack, Angie : Oregon Health and Science University Espinosa, Shanthia N. : Oregon Health and Science University Downing, Jae M. : Oregon Health and Science University Alvord, Teala W. : Oregon Health and Science University Nguyen, Phuc T. : Oregon Health and Science University Richardson, Dawn M. : Oregon Health and Science University Marriott, Lisa K. : Oregon Health and Science University
Meeting Name
Symposium on Educational Excellence, Oregon Health and Science University, 2023
