COVID-Related Impacts on STEM Students

While early research indicates that students overall are experiencing negative impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the unique characteristics of STEM fields raise important questions regarding how STEM students in particular are being impacted.  In May 2020, researchers with WISE and SIROW (the Southwest Institute for Research on Women) carried out a survey of over 500 University of Arizona STEM students to examine COVID-impacts on academic experiences and progress; STEM persistence; and STEM related career and professional development. Follow the links below to access reports on our findings, as well as slides that summarize associated policy recommendations.

COVID-Impacts on Undergraduate STEM Students Survey Report

COVID-Impacts on STEM Graduate Students Survey Report 

Slides from July 2020 Webinar: Findings and Policy Recommendations