Building Inclusive STEM Communities and Leadership
By (Author) Mercy Mugo
Edited by Simone Soso
Edited by Vernica A. Segarra
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Bloomsbury Academic
19th February 2026
United Kingdom
Professional and Scholarly
Non Fiction
Hardback
288
Width 152mm, Height 229mm
This volume constitutes a collection of chapters that highlight scientific and professional societies as agents of change for more inclusive STEM communities and leadership. Each chapter features a case study spearheaded by a team of authors chronicling one aspect of a scientific community in their efforts to become a more inclusive and diverse collective.
Why case studies Case studies are a powerful tool in revealing process and implementation details that can help societies take action towards more inclusive STEM communities. Case studies are also well-known for their ability to facilitate discussion and reflectionthings this book aims to foster.
Mercy Mugo is the executive director of the Quality Education for Minorities Network.
Vernica A. Segarra is an associate professor and the Maryland E-Nnovation Endowed Chair in Biological Sciences and Chemistry at Goucher College.
Simone B. Soso is the assistant director of research and workforce development at MSI STEM Research & Development Consortium.