Zachary C Conley
6 Papers
Zachary C Conley is an academic researcher. The author has contributed to research in topics: Underrepresented Minority & Computer science. The author has an hindex of 1, co-authored 2 publications.
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Papers
The Role of Mentoring in Promoting Diversity Equity and Inclusion in STEM Education and Research
Andrea G. Marshall,Zer Vue,Caroline B. Palavicino-Maggio,K. Neikirk,H Beasley,Edgar Garza-Lopez,Sandra A. Murray,Denise Martinez,Amber Crabtree,Zachary C Conley,Lar L. Vang,Jamaine S. Davis,Keesha L. Powell-Roach,Susan Campbell,Lillian J. Brady,An Dal,Bryanna Shao,Stefanie Alexander,N. Vang,Neng Vue,Mein Vue,Haysetta D Shuler,Elsie Spencer,Derrick Morton,Antentor J. Hinton +24 more
TL;DR: This article analyzed data obtained from students who attended a recent workshop that are interested in going to graduate school and found that despite low initial expectations for the workshop, many students were satisfied in the knowledge they gleaned.
Project Strengthen: An STEMM-focused career development workshop to prepare underrepresented minority students for graduate school
Taylor Barongan,K. Neikirk,Bryanna Shao,Neng Vue,Elsie Spencer,Kinutha Kabugi,Zachary C Conley,Lar L. Vang,Mein Vue,N. Vang,Edgar Garza-Lopez,Amber Crabtree,Stefanie Alexander,An Dal,H Beasley,Andrea G. Marshall,Mason Killion,Dominique Stephens,Denise Martinez,Caroline B. Palavicino-Maggio,Felysha L. Jenkins,Jamaine S. Davis,Steven A. Damo,Christina N. Morra,Sandra A. Murray,Chia Koua Vang,Derrick Morton,Zer Vue,Haysetta D Shuler,Antentor J. Hinton +29 more
TL;DR: Researchers piloted Project Strengthen, a STEMM-focused workshop to prepare underrepresented minority students for graduate school, addressing limitations in MARC programs and increasing diversity in STEMM fields through targeted career development.
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Using Champion-Oriented Mindset to Overcome the Challenges of Graduate School: Impact of Workshop for Graduate School Skills on Underrepresented Minority Retention.
Andrea G. Marshall,Caroline B. Palavicino-Maggio,K. Neikirk,Zer Vue,H Beasley,Edgar Garza-Lopez,Sandra A. Murray,Denise Martinez,Amber Crabtree,Zachary C Conley,Lar L. Vang,Jamaine S. Davis,Keesha L. Powell-Roach,Susan Campbell,An Dal,Bryanna Shao,Stefanie Alexander,N. Vang,Neng Vue,Mein Vue,Haysetta D Shuler,Elsie Spencer,Derrick Morton,Antentor J. Hinton +23 more
TL;DR: The Trials and Tribulations of Graduate School: How Do You Make an Impact workshop as discussed by the authors was designed to promote successful minority participation in STEM and prepare prospective students for the impending challenges of applying for and attending graduate school.
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A pilot study on our non-traditional, varied writing accountability group for historically excluded and underrepresented persons in STEMM
K. Neikirk,Taylor Barongan,Bryanna Shao,Elsie Spencer,Kinutha Kabugi,Zachary C Conley,Lar L. Vang,Mein Vue,N. Vang,Edgar Garza-Lopez,Amber Crabtree,Stefanie Alexander,H Beasley,Andrea G. Marshall,Mason Killion,Dominique Stephens,Beverly Owens,Denise Martinez,Caroline B. Palavicino-Maggio,Felysha L. Jenkins,Chia Koua Vang,Derrick Morton,Haysetta D Shuler,Sandra A. Murray,Steven Damo,Zer Vue,Antentor J. Hinton +26 more
TL;DR: A pilot study evaluates a non-traditional writing accountability group for underrepresented STEMM individuals, finding significant increases in stress-handling ability, award application confidence, and mentoring appreciation, suggesting a positive impact on career and writing development.
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A Workshop on Mitochondria for Students to Improve Understanding of Science and Hypothesis Forming.
Andrea G. Marshall,K. Neikirk,Dominique Stephens,Edgar Garza-Lopez,Zer Vue,H Beasley,Yelena Janumyan Doe,Desmond Campbell,L. Fears,Ahmad F. Alghanem,Elsie Spencer,Estevão Scudese,Beverly B. Owens,Chia Koua Vang,Derrick Morton,Zachary C Conley,Antentor J. Hinton +16 more
TL;DR: This workshop had the goal of familiarizing middle school students with the unique challenges the field currently faces, and better understanding the actuality of being a scientist through critical analysis including hypothesis forming.
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