Table 5 STEM identity survey

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Being a scientist is an important part of my self-image.

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5

2

Having more people with my background in my field makes me feel more like a scientist.

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5

3

I have noticed that sometimes the people in the Lyman Briggs community will inconvenience themselves to help me.

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5

4

My ethnic identity is an important part of who I am.

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5

5

I enjoy studying with other students in a group.

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5

6

I often hear or read about high-achieving scientists of color.

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5

7

I am a Briggsy.

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5

8

I often see images of or read about high-achieving scientists of color in textbooks.

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5

9

Group projects are valuable.

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5

10

Thinking of myself as a scientist is compatible with other aspects of my background.

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5

11

Other students in class take my suggestions/comments seriously.

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5

12

I am confident in my ability to succeed in my university humanities courses.

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5

13

I can effectively be a member of a team to design and build a hands-on project.

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5

14

I look forward to my science courses.

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5

15

I am a Spartan.

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5

16

I look forward to my math courses.

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5

17

I often see images of high-achieving woman scientists in museums or other public spaces.

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5

18

I intend to complete a degree in science.

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5

19

I am confident in my ability to succeed in my university math courses.

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5

20

I have a strong sense of belonging to the scientific community.

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5

21

It is my choice to study science.

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5

22

The science courses in Lyman Briggs will prepare me for a job in a scientific field.

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5

23

The HPS courses in Lyman Briggs will prepare me for a job in a scientific field.

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5

24

Today’s complex problems require interdisciplinary solutions.

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5

25

Today’s complex problems require scientists to work effectively in teams.

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5

26

I like my current living situation.

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5

27

I know where I can find the information I need to solve a difficult problem.

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5

28

More time should be spent on hands-on projects in college.

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5

29

I can explain science to my friends to help them understand a problem or an issue.

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5

30

There are people at Lyman Briggs who care enough about me to criticize me when I need it.

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5

31

I often hear or read about high-achieving female scientists.

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5

32

I look forward to my humanities courses.

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5

33

I have come to think of myself as a scientist.

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5

34

My ethnic identity is an important part of my being a scientist.

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5

35

I am confident in my ability to succeed in my university science courses.

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5

36

Society values the work that scientists do.

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5

37

Scientists help to make the world a better place.

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5

38

My gender identity is an important part of my being a scientist.

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5

39

It is important to me that I learn a lot of new concepts this year.

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5

40

I’m certain I can figure out how to do the most difficult course work.

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5

41

The people of the Lyman Briggs community tend to rely on me for support.

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5

42

One of my goals in class is to learn as much as I can.

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5

43

I prefer to do work as I have always done it, rather than trying something new.

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5

44

Doing well in school won’t guarantee that I will get a good job later in life.

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5

45

Being a part of Lyman Briggs is important to me.

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5

46

I often see images of high-achieving scientists of color in museums or other public spaces.

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5

47

I can effectively lead a team to design and build a hands-on project.

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5

48

Being a scientist is an important reflection of who I am.

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5

49

I often see images of or read about high-achieving woman scientists in textbooks.

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5

50

Sometimes in Lyman Briggs I almost feel as if I am invisible.

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51

Sometimes at MSU I almost feel as if I am invisible.

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52

At Lyman Briggs social gatherings, no one recognizes me.

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53

I feel like I belong in the field of science.

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54

Often, the people in the Lyman Briggs community trust me with things that are important to them.

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5

55

I am a scientist.

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5

56

People of the Lyman Briggs community count on me to be there in times of need.

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57

My chances of succeeding later in life depend on doing well in college.

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5

58

People of the Lyman Briggs community tend to not remember my name.

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5