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The Florida AGEP Pathways Alliance (FL-AGEP) proposes to advance a partnership among four universities with the goal of developing, implementing, and studying a model focused on increasing the number of minority women faculty in STEM.

Our alliance is led by Dr. Allyson Watson, Dean of the College of Education at Florida A&M University and consists of three Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), one Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), and one Historically White Institution (HWI). 
  • HBCUs: Florida A&M University, Florida Memorial University, and Bethune Cookman University
  • HSI: Florida International University
  • HWI: University of South Florida
Project Intervention | Increase the Faculty Pipeline Through Mentorship
The intervention of our project is to provide professional development, mentoring, and a supportive environment, virtually and in person for women of color in STEM. We aim to do this by providing opportunities for multi-day "Research BootCamps" (Sisters of the Academy), a network of peer mentors, resources, and membership coverage with faculty development organizations. If you are or know a female graduate, postdoc, and Junior faculty member in a STEM Field, this program is for you!
New External Evaluator Selected!
Under the direction of PI's Dr. Adrienne Cooper (FMU) and Dr. Helena Mariella-Walrond (BCU), the Florida AGEP (FL-AGEP) Pathways Alliance is happy to share that Quality Measures, LLC. Quality Measures, LLC, led by Dr. Gwen Lee-Thomas, CEO, has been selected as the FL-AGEP external evaluation team. We look forward to working with Dr. Lee-Thomas and her team on an impactful FL-AGEP Alliance.
Consultant Highlight | Equity and Engagement | Dr. Devona Foster Pierre
Dr. Foster Pierre is a consultant for and supporter of the Florida AGEP Pathways Alliance. She will be working closely with the principal investigators and project coordinators to ensure equity and opportunity for women of color in the STEM professoriate. Dr. Pierre has served as a diversity and inclusion expert, and has been featured in state and national presentations. Additionally, she serves in leadership roles in higher education organizations. Read more about Dr. Pierre here.
FL AGEP Alliance | Partner Engagement Dissemination and Sustainability
Publications & News | Dissemination and Sustainability
Featured Publications of the Month | Co-PI
Dr. Tonisha Lane, Virginia Tech University
Lane, T. B., & Id-Deen, L. (2020). Nurturing the Capital Within: A Qualitative Investigation of Black Women and Girls in STEM Summer Programs. Urban Education, 0042085920926225.

Lane, T. B. (2016). Beyond academic and social integration: Understanding the impact of a STEM enrichment program on the retention and degree attainment of underrepresented students. CBE—Life Sciences Education, 15(3), ar39.
STEM in the News Across the Alliance

Bethune Cookman University
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Florida International University
Florida Memorial University
University of South Florida
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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"This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under the following Grant Numbers: Florida A&M University (FAMU) (2055302); Bethune Cookman University (BCU) (1916086); Florida International University (FIU) (1916094); Florida Memorial University (FMU) (1916044); University of South Florida (USF) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation."