Student Barriers to Accessing Research by Sophie Pierszalowski https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5 en-us 2021-06-07 18:24:58 UTC 2025-10-06 10:01:09 UTC hello@padlet.com White Supremacy https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619894130 2021-06-22 15:33:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619894130 Money! https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619895032 2021-06-22 15:33:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619895032 Research hours conflict with hours of employment https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619895385 2021-06-22 15:34:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619895385 Need to work 30+ hours to help pay for tuition, fees etc https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619895572 2021-06-22 15:34:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619895572 (Lack of) awareness of opportunities https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619895896 2021-06-22 15:34:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619895896 Not knowing where to look for opportunities. https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619896935 2021-06-22 15:35:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619896935 Knowing how to contact faculty https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619897004 2021-06-22 15:35:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619897004 Adult Students/Student with dependents peck https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619897861 2021-06-22 15:35:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619897861 Lack of representation across these groups. https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619898275 2021-06-22 15:35:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619898275 Accessibility of physical spaces carolinemcguire https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619898343 2021-06-22 15:35:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619898343 Students who in addition have to work 25+ hrs may also be the primary caretaker for their families https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619898425 2021-06-22 15:35:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619898425 Imposter syndrome https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619898597 2021-06-22 15:36:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619898597 Imposter syndrome https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619898777 2021-06-22 15:36:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619898777 Uncertainty about whether they can accomplish the tasks. https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619898920 2021-06-22 15:36:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619898920 Mentoring from people who "look like them" https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619899360 2021-06-22 15:36:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619899360 lack of representation hhrichardson https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619899640 2021-06-22 15:36:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619899640 Unsure of mentor's feelings on LGBTQIAA2SP+ and not feeling comfortable. https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619899932 2021-06-22 15:36:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619899932 Mentoring from those who understand their lived experience https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619899961 2021-06-22 15:36:45 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619899961 Lack of representation of BIPOC faculty and staff https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619900417 2021-06-22 15:37:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619900417 https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619900673 Teachers in early education with the attitude that "girls are not good at math" (seriously, my teacher told me this - it definitely shaped my education)]]> 2021-06-22 15:37:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619900673 ESL students (recent immigrants, international students) https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619900855 2021-06-22 15:37:13 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619900855 Not broad use of pronoun use https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619900905 2021-06-22 15:37:15 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619900905 Often have additional caretaking responsibilities https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619901452 2021-06-22 15:37:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619901452 Not understanding significance of research experience, or CV/resume-building https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619902077 2021-06-22 15:37:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619902077 Systems of identification https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619902086 Language ]]> 2021-06-22 15:37:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619902086 Identification of these students is not possible for faculty https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619902115 2021-06-22 15:37:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619902115 Online students, commuters https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619902697 2021-06-22 15:38:13 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619902697 Microagressions https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619902713 2021-06-22 15:38:13 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619902713 Not being selected and seeing White peers get selected https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619902752 2021-06-22 15:38:15 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619902752 Principal investigators only acknowledging physical disabilities and not other disabilities like neurodiversity https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619903058 2021-06-22 15:38:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619903058 Researchers not knowing the capabilities of an individual and assuming it would be difficult for the student. https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619903457 2021-06-22 15:38:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619903457 Not seeing faculty and staff mentors who look like them and/or who understand their experiences. jennyshanahan https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619903532 2021-06-22 15:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619903532 Not having guidance on how to build connections/reach out/prepare application materials https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619903562 2021-06-22 15:38:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619903562 Non-visible disabilities https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619903563 2021-06-22 15:38:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619903563 Not feeling accepted. Self-isolation. https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619903580 2021-06-22 15:38:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619903580 tabfalte https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619903957 Access-oriented institutions (for example, community colleges) often have limited resources or focus on UR]]> 2021-06-22 15:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619903957 The "good ol' boys" club, ie exclusion from extracurricular activities. https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619904335 2021-06-22 15:39:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619904335 No guidance on preparing application materials/interviewing https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619904402 2021-06-22 15:39:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619904402 Not being able to bring their full self to the research endeavor. https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619904416 2021-06-22 15:39:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619904416 Not being included in field research because of being female https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619905091 2021-06-22 15:39:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619905091 not understanding benefit https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619905501 2021-06-22 15:39:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619905501 Research only implementing abled practices https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619905588 2021-06-22 15:39:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619905588 Feeling uncomfortable with the jokes, comments, and lack of respect https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619905768 2021-06-22 15:39:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619905768 Family pressure to become medical doctors instead of scientists discourages students from pursuing research opportunities. https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619905815 2021-06-22 15:39:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619905815 Non-traditional -students that are parents https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619906015 2021-06-22 15:40:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619906015 Transfer students/Veterans https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619906297 2021-06-22 15:40:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619906297 Some forms of field work may pose more risk to them https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619907236 2021-06-22 15:40:45 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619907236 Often have to demonstrate interest & availability first (to get mentoring) but need to be mentored to understand WHY to be interested. jennyshanahan https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619907240 2021-06-22 15:40:45 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619907240 overrepresentation of white mentors https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619907413 2021-06-22 15:40:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619907413 choosing culturally relevant methodologies https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619907553 2021-06-22 15:40:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619907553 Faculty and staff - elevating and incentivizing those who are doing equity work, showing that this work has value https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619907943 2021-06-22 15:41:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619907943 power structures and relationships https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619908019 2021-06-22 15:41:13 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619908019 Acknowledgment and use of preferred names https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619908325 2021-06-22 15:41:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619908325 Language barriers https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619908581 2021-06-22 15:41:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619908581 transfer students not treated the same https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619908655 2021-06-22 15:41:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619908655 Lacking acceptance from own families, sometimes becoming homeless https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619908785 2021-06-22 15:41:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619908785 Funding not as available to non-STEM majors https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619908798 2021-06-22 15:41:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619908798 Community Colleges serve the majority of these student populations yet are least likely to have UGR programs, or major research infrastructure. Getting UGR experiences recognized by transfer institutions and creating seamless pathways for transfer students. https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619909040 2021-06-22 15:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619909040 High risk of suicide https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619909809 2021-06-22 15:42:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619909809 Family expectations. No history of research experience in the family. https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619909896 2021-06-22 15:42:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619909896 Fear of physical safety https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619910090 2021-06-22 15:42:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619910090 The hierarchy of relationships - the need to feel like they have to be invited to be in spaces https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619910136 2021-06-22 15:42:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619910136 lack of faculty support for accommodations even when legally required https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619910425 2021-06-22 15:42:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619910425 Not knowing how to self advocate. https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619911362 2021-06-22 15:42:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619911362 Predominance of white/majority policy makers in education https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619912295 2021-06-22 15:43:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619912295 Accommodation language is very course centric. https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619912518 2021-06-22 15:43:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619912518 No time for anything "extra" jennyshanahan https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619912724 2021-06-22 15:43:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619912724 Lower level of social capital. https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619913350 2021-06-22 15:43:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619913350 gaps in the data that don't include representation of certain groups they're studying (i.e. lack of darker skin in a dermatology sampling) hhrichardson https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619913483 2021-06-22 15:44:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619913483 Norms of the privileged system used to "assess" candidates to participate in a UR program tabfalte https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619914435 2021-06-22 15:44:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619914435 Culturally-biased definitions of success and aptitude. https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619914804 2021-06-22 15:44:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619914804 Continuing perception that family/life/work balance is an issue particular to women in professional life https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619915929 2021-06-22 15:45:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619915929 Recruitment for all these groups needs to be more directed. https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619916611 2021-06-22 15:45:45 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619916611 Summer UR experiences are only 10 weeks but the break is 15 weeks. Lack of earnings during that time. https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619917111 2021-06-22 15:46:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619917111 Some mentors don't "believe" in non-visible disabilities https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619918860 2021-06-22 15:47:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619918860 no daycare on campus, no lactation rooms on campus https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619919495 2021-06-22 15:47:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619919495 Field research - unwanted advances, feeling uncomfortable when in remote areas, sexual assault https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619920056 2021-06-22 15:47:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619920056 Undocumented/DACAmented students carolinemcguire https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619921210 2021-06-22 15:48:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619921210 Perception that BIPOC perspectives are "irrelevant" to some fields, often STEM https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619921328 2021-06-22 15:48:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619921328 Faculty feeling like their hourly pay in the lab from their grant should be enough to have them in the lab frequently https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619922609 2021-06-22 15:49:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiepierszalowski/vkpw8tzz94m2ixz5/wish/1619922609