Biography
Dr. Takeshia Pierre is an Assistant Professor of Critical STEM Education at Tufts University. Centering race, gender, and culture, Dr. Pierre is engaged in scholarship serving to enhance Black student experiences within the context of [STEM] education spaces. This includes showcasing the cultural assets of Black learners as a means to successfully engage in STEM, interrogating discriminatory practices across educational institutions, and amplifying the voices of Black learners across K-16 and professional careers. Dr. Pierre seeks to engage, support, and affirm Black learners by sharing their unique stories. Through these efforts and mentorship, she hopes to support their matriculation, retention, and overall success in [STEM] education spaces.