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Ever Possible.<\/h3>\r\n
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How do we advance opportunity, resilience, and success for students in STEM?<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/header>","content":"

The Advancing Understanding Resilience Action (AURA) S-STEM Research Hub is bringing together researchers, educators, and higher education personnel nationwide to understand what helps low-income students in engineering and computer science persist, thrive, and build successful careers.\r\n
\r\nThrough research, professional networks, professional development, and practical resources, AURA is identifying the supports and conditions that help students build resilience, overcome barriers, and thrive in STEM.\r\n
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AURA's 3 Pillars[su_divider top=\"no\" divider_color=\"#011b51\" size=\"5\"]<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/header>","description":"","card_grid_cta":"","background_color":"#ffffff","width":"full-width","cards":[{"acf_fc_layout":"card","_acfe_flexible_layout_title":null,"card_width":"third","card_overline":"","card_title":"

Pillar 1: Research<\/h3>\r\n[su_divider top=\"no\" divider_color=\"#00308A\" link_color=\"#00205b\" size=\"10\" margin=\"10\"]\r\n

Generating Knowledge<\/h5>","card_text":"Grounded in the theoretical and conceptual foundations of self-determination theory, growth mindset theory, and professional identity development, our research team investigates how collegiate systems and S-STEM interventions foster whole-student resilience. By tracking data across multi-institutional cohorts in computer science and engineering, AURA generates foundational insights into the structural facilitators and barriers impacting low-income student persistence, academic success, and workforce entry\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nKey Initiatives:<\/strong> Longitudinal student data analysis and synthesis, AURA Resilience Framework development, and Discipline-Based Education Research (DBER) Fellowship development and launch.","card_image_icon":"image","card_image":896,"card_icon":"","card_icon_color":"#252525","card_image_size":"","card_image_placement_full":"","card_image_placement":"image-above","card_background_color":"#00205b","card_hover_color":"#ffffff","card_link":"","card_hover_arrow":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"card","_acfe_flexible_layout_title":null,"card_width":"third","card_overline":"","card_title":"

Pillar 2: Network<\/h3>\r\n[su_divider top=\"no\" divider_color=\"#FD5507\" link_color=\"#00205b\" size=\"10\" margin=\"10\"]\r\n

Connecting People<\/h5>","card_text":"Building strong collaborative networks is essential for solving complex educational challenges. Powered by the Project ECHO for Education<\/strong> model, the AURA Network connects S-STEM project teams and practitioners across the country in interactive Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Through an \"All Teach, All Learn\" approach, partners collaboratively troubleshoot problems of practice, share evidence-based mentoring strategies, and build supportive peer networks.\r\n\r\nKey Initiatives: <\/strong>Monthly Project ECHO problem-of-practices sessions, peer & mentor collaboration spaces, and national learning networks.","card_image_icon":"image","card_image":926,"card_icon":"","card_icon_color":"#252525","card_image_size":"","card_image_placement_full":"","card_image_placement":"image-above","card_background_color":"#ffffff","card_hover_color":"#283faf","card_link":"","card_hover_arrow":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"card","_acfe_flexible_layout_title":null,"card_width":"third","card_overline":"","card_title":"

Pillar 3: Dissemination<\/h3>\r\n[su_divider top=\"no\" divider_color=\"#03979D\" link_color=\"#00205b\" size=\"10\" margin=\"10\"]\r\n

Sharing for Impact<\/h5>","card_text":"The power of research is amplified when put into action. Our Dissemination Pillar translates AURA's research findings and network insights into practical, open-access tools for higher education practitioners and STEM Stakeholders. From actionable STEM Pathway Toolkits to national student voice campaigns, we equip educators and institutions with scalable resources designed to dismantle systemic barriers and promote student resilience in academic settings.\r\n\r\nKey Initiatives: <\/strong>STEM Pathways Toolkits, Student Voice & Spotlight Campaigns, and open-access research-to-practice guides.","card_image_icon":"image","card_image":946,"card_icon":"","card_icon_color":"#252525","card_image_size":"","card_image_placement_full":"","card_image_placement":"image-above","card_background_color":"#f4f4f4","card_hover_color":"#ffffff","card_link":"","card_hover_arrow":""}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"query_new","anchor":"","css_classes":"","title":"
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\"\"Meet the AURA S-STEM Research Hub Team[su_divider top=\"no\" divider_color=\"#011b51\" size=\"5\"]<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/header>","content":"","cta":"","background_color":"#FFFFFF","query_type":"query_type_auto","filter_one":"16","filter_two":"","post_selection":"","post_display_style":"cards","columns":3,"limit":"0","post_meta_data":["image","show_content"],"heading_type":"h3","content_source":"excerpt","featured_post":"","featured_post_type":"","featured_select":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"query_new","anchor":"","css_classes":"","title":"
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Meet the AURA Data Collaborators[su_divider top=\"no\" divider_color=\"#011b51\" size=\"5\"]<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/header>","content":"","cta":"","background_color":"#F4F4F4","query_type":"query_type_auto","filter_one":"26","filter_two":"","post_selection":"","post_display_style":"cards","columns":3,"limit":"0","post_meta_data":["image","show_content"],"heading_type":"h2","content_source":"excerpt","featured_post":"","featured_post_type":"","featured_select":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"query_new","anchor":"","css_classes":"","title":"
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Thank you[su_divider top=\"no\" divider_color=\"#001b53\" size=\"5\"]<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/header>","content":"

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