AGEP at 25
Participation in AGEP 25 Conference Panel Highlights Key Insights on Broadening STEM Participation
Dr. Jasmine Crenshaw, President of Mind Over Matter Consulting Group, LLC., had the honor of participating as a panelist at the NSF AGEP at 25 Conference in Arlington, VA, commemorating 25 years of the NSF Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) program on October 8, 2024. The panel featured AGEP alumni and champions who shared their journeys and insights into AGEP’s impact on broadening participation in STEM and its transformative role in the academic and professional development of underrepresented scholars.
During the discussion, Dr. Crenshaw shared her experiences as a former AGEP fellow, reflecting on the program’s profound influence on her academic path and career. She highlighted the program’s contributions to shaping a more inclusive STEM education environment and emphasized the critical need for institutional change to create lasting equity within academia. Drawing on her consulting work focused on institutional transformation and student leadership, Dr. Crenshaw offered strategic ideas for enhancing AGEP’s impact in the coming years, including expanding leadership development opportunities and strengthening institutional support for underrepresented STEM students.
Her insights contributed to a rich discussion about the future of AGEP and its role in advancing a diverse, capable STEM workforce. Dr. Crenshaw expressed her gratitude to the AGEP planning committee for the opportunity to contribute to this milestone event and looks forward to supporting AGEP’s mission for years to come.