Takeshia Pierre

Dr. Takeshia Pierre is an Assistant Professor of Critical STEM Education at Tufts University, based at Paige Hall. Her research centers race, gender, and culture to enhance Black student experiences in STEM education spaces, emphasizing cultural assets, challenging discriminatory practices, and amplifying student voices across K-16 and professional careers. She actively mentors to support Black learners' success in STEM.

Teaching Activities (2024–2025):

• Critical Race Theory (Fall 2024)
• Cultural and Critical Perspectives in STEM Education (Spring 2025)
• Critical Education Policy Studies (Spring 2025)
• Core Seminar (Fall 2025)

Her work bridges educational equity, social justice, and systemic reform in STEM institutions. Dr. Pierre’s 2025 publication in the Journal of Research in Science Teaching critiques definitions of Black resilience in computing and STEM contexts.