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Elise J. Cain, Ph.D. (she/her/hers) is an Associate Professor of Educational Leadership at Georgia Southern University. She is also the Program Director of the Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership. Dr. Cain’s research focuses on college students from rural areas, place-based identities, and historically underrepresented populations in STEM fields. She has several scholarly publications, presentations, and funded grant projects related to these topics. Before becoming a faculty member, Dr. Cain was a student affairs professional in functional areas like residence life, leadership programs, campus activities, and orientation.
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- Higher Education
Research Interests
- Rural Education
- Place-Based Identities
- STEM Education
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Enabling Lifelong Success in the Information Technology Workforce
Chen, L. (CoPI), Wimmer, H. (CoPI), Ji, Y. (PI) & Cain, E. (CoPI)
07/15/23 → 06/30/29
Project: Research
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Exploring How Rural Schools and Communities Influence the Academic Journeys of College Students in STEM Majors
Cain, E. J., Valauri, A., Perry, J. R. & Deloach, A., Jul 1 2024, In: Rural Educator. 45, 3, p. 15-33 19 p., 2.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Scopus citations -
"You're gonna do somethin' great": Parental involvement in rural students' educational pathways
Cain, E. J., Knox, P. N., Valauri, A., Perry, J. R. & DeLoach, A., Dec 4 2024, Critical Analysis of Parental Involvement in School: Working with Families Across Sociocultural Contexts. Taylor and Francis, p. 173-193 21 p. (Critical Analysis of Parental Involvement in School: Working with Families Across Sociocultural Contexts).Research output: Contribution to book or proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Rurality, Race, and STEM: Exploring the Intersectionality of Rural Students of Color Pursuing Degrees in STEM Fields
Cain, E. J., McCurdy, R. P. & Akcaoglu, M., Sep 14 2023, Race and Rurality: Considerations for Advancing Higher Education Equity. Taylor and Francis, p. 239-254 16 p. (Race and Rurality: Considerations for Advancing Higher Education Equity).Research output: Contribution to book or proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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“Does It Identify Me?”: The Multiple Identities of College Students from Rural Areas
Cain, E. J. & Willis, J. F. E., 2022, In: Rural Educator. 43, 1, p. 74-87 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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“I’ve Always Loved Science”: a Qualitative Exploration of Rural College Students’ STEM Interest Development and Maintenance
Cain, E. J., Akcaoglu, M., Wright, K., Dobson, A. & Elkins, T., Dec 2022, In: Journal for STEM Education Research. 5, 3, p. 439-457 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
8 Scopus citations