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Student group mentors Latinx students in STEM

SOLES provides Latinx students studying in STEM a place to learn about professional development, as well as a chance to reach out to high school students interested in WSU.

September 3, 2020

The Society of Latinx Engineers and Scientists are revamping their club in hopes of providing more mentoring services and other resources for Latinx students who are pursuing STEM degrees. The main focus of the club is to help students be successful in school and obtain degrees. They also help students...

Tags: Latinx community, mentorship, professional development, STEM, student groups

LATINX RESILIENCY

Katherine Rodela, assistant professor at WSU Vancouver’s College of Education, said the main takeaway from the study is that the culture and struggles people of color grew up with are what makes them strong leaders.

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen reporter

April 23, 2020

From fourth grade until 12th grade, it was normal for Gregorio to pick asparagus every morning before heading to school. “It was a part of his life,” said Katherine Rodela, assistant professor at WSU Vancouver’s College of Education. Gregorio grew up in the Tri-Cities living with his par...

Tags: Education, Latinx community, latinx school administrators, People of color, WSU research