Sara P Chavarria

Assistant Dean of Research, College of Education
Assistant Director, STEM

Designs an conducts informal educational programming that creates learner-centered interactive experiences for underserved and underrepresented students as well as for teachers that serve these populations.  Works with CoEd faculty to leverage Education science expertise in access, inclusion, diversity, and retention of students to facilitate research on effective learning practices for UA students and K-12 audiences.  Facilitates institutional partnerships and supports effective initiatives that advance scholarship and promote equitable access to high-quality STEM experiences.

Research Interests
Student retention, low income student retention, low income student support, first generation students, access, inclusion, diversity