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.

Mexican immigrant, former HR professional, now a Human-Centered Media Scholar.

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.