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Letitia Thomas

Assistant Dean for Diversity
University at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

STEM education and pipelines; women and students of color in STEM; sociology of education; social justice; social networks; microaggressions

Portrait of Letitia Thomas, University at Buffalo STEM education and STEM diversity expert.

Letitia Thomas is an expert on the sociology of education. Among other topics, she can speak to the media about diversity in academia and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), and how institutions can create a supportive environment for underrepresented students and scholars.

At UB, Thomas oversees programs that seek to increase the number of underrepresented students pursuing STEM careers, and to build a supportive network for STEM scholars. She also serves as a resource for grant writing and outreach programs that aim to provide greater paths to success for these students.

She works closely with women and students of color in STEM disciplines in UB's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and UB’s College of Arts and Sciences.

Thomas is also committed to scholarship and teaching. Her research interests include STEM education, social justice and qualitative research methods. She has taught sociology courses on topics such as race and ethnic relations, social problems, and social justice.

CONTACT:

Letitia Thomas, PhD
Assistant Dean for Diversity
University at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

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