My research enhances engineering participation by addressing issues of access and persistence focusing on the barriers minoritized students face and supporting their engagement and success.

Human-Centered Media Scholar

Pedraza examines political attitude formation and political behavior among racial and ethnic minorities in the United States, and the consequences these portend for public policy.

Anita Huízar-Hernández is associate director of the Hispanic Research Center and an associate professor in the School of International Letters and Cultures.

Santellano focuses on Latinx sociology, race and ethnicity, immigration, intersectionality, and work, occupations and entrepreneurship.