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Elli J. Theobald

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Open access Sep 2026

What is Competition in STEM Classes? “It's Not Just the Curve”

The culture of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is often cited as being competitive. This creates a driving force for attrition from these fields, especially for minoritized students. But what—according to students—defines competition in the STEM classroom environment? This study seeks to answer that q...

Sumitra Tatapudy, Katerina Boukouzis, Ineeya Senthilnathan Kayal et al. · CBE - Life Sciences Educatio... · 0 citations

Open access Aug 2026

Content and Cohorts in Engineering Education: Leveraging Self-Determination Theory in Authentic Learning Experiences for Undergraduates

Motivation and retention in engineering education are critical elements of a national strategy for many reasons, and thus merit exploration in traditional venues as well as extracurricular settings. We use Self-Determination Theory (SDT) to understand students’ motivation in an authentic undergraduate learning experien...

Carly A. Busch, L. Bostrom, Sumitra Tatapudy et al. · Education sciences · 0 citations