Making science more equitable, starting with 101

A new collaborative project aims to make introductory STEM courses successful for everyone. Physicist Tim McKay has taught enough introductory physics courses to know what many university students think about them: They are difficult. You will get a lower grade in them than in your other courses. And worst of all: If you don't do well, then you probably weren't meant to study science after all. Studies have shown that those who face the worst consequences from this mentality are those who are al...