Interesting video about developing a network using collective network and culturally responsive, evidence based model for increasing the number of historically under-represented youth who attain STEM degrees in Texas. You explain that you are 1) creating and sustaining a community access network, 2) designing and developing the access model, and 3)promoting and disseminating the model. Yet, I still have no idea what the interventions actually are? Are they one time interventions, sustained interventions and with whom? What age students, or parents are you serving and what are the benefits that they report from participation? Getting a better sense of  the details of what you provide would help others to see the value of such a network. Hoping to hear more! Thanks!

I've been hearing so many great things about TSU these days! Thanks for the amazing work you're doing. In the video, Dr. Garcia talked about success in terms of pursuing and completing degrees in the STEM disciplines. So many of my favorite STEM education projects have an impact beyond baccalaureate major and degrees! I often wish that we could do more, as a field to capture those outcomes as well. What other educational, professional, and community outcomes do you might be worth tracking?

Thank you for sharing this project! Building and sustaining collaborative networks between universities and communities is challenging work and I'm excited to learn more about ACCEYSS and its goals.  I'm curious about the nature of model itself - what have you found so far to be critical components to the network model? Is it too early to have recommendations for those who may be looking to establish a similar community in their region?

I'd also love to better understand what the network looks like in practice, in particular to the youth participants. I was envisioning a seamless, transparent set of on-ramps, access paths, and mentored support in STEM, but it's not clear to me from the video how the concept plays out for learners?

The ACCEYSS model sounds intriguing but I a not really sure what it is! I know what the goals are, but what is it: is it a PD model for STEM educators, an informal or formal STEM education opportunity for youth or maybe adults, or maybe something entirely different. Can you help explain?

Seems like you've taken a measured and effective start to important work in (and with) the community. I appreciate all the comments, clarifications and suggestions I've read, and was glad to learn that you plan to engage with students as early as possible in schools and also by fostering community awareness and support. I can also imagine that working with diverse communities requires flexibility, creativity and perhaps a roadmap that is community based and co-developed. It's motivating to learn of community-focused approach to STEM engagement!