This collaborative NSF Innovations in Graduate Education project investigates how storytelling and personal narratives can be used to support graduate student success in STEM. Led at Boise State University by Krishna Pakala, the interdisciplinary research team is exploring approaches that can be implemented at scale to strengthen graduate education and student experiences. The project builds on the idea that sharing and engaging with personal stories may provide a meaningful way to address challenges students encounter as they navigate graduate STEM programs.
NSF Award #2325041
Principal Investigator: Krishna Pakala
Co-PIs: Eric Jankowski, Anne Hamby, Jelena Pokimica
Award: $279,997
Period: October 1, 2023–September 30, 2027
Program: Innovations in Graduate Education