ADVANCED MATERIALS & PROCESSES | APRIL 2024 23 • Participation in undergraduate research activities encourages students from underrepresented groups to pursue graduate education in STEM disciplines. • Partnerships with HBCUs can lead to a steady pipeline of students who are well equipped to pursue graduate studies in metallurgical and materials engineering. • Forming cohorts and programming for the first two years of graduate studies increases retention of students from groups under- represented in STEM. • Mentor training for faculty that recognizes a welcoming atmosphere as vital for a student’s success. • Inclusion in scholarly activities helps to instill a sense of belonging for graduate students from groups traditionally underrepresented in STEM. ~AM&P For more information: Viola L. Acoff, Dean, School of Engineering, The University of Mississippi, P.O. Box 1848, 229 Brevard Hall, University, MS 386771848, vacoff@olemiss.edu, olemiss.edu. References 1. 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