Explore the fundamental differences between qualitative orientations and more common research designs in STEM. Learn about the theoretical foundations behind qualitative research, and come away with a greater understanding for how and why qualitative research looks and feels different.

In this event, you will learn to…
• recognize common assumptions made about qualitative research
• understand the historical foundations and describe how that makes qualitative research different than research they might be most familiar.
• list the essential skills needed to do qualitative research
• problematize the use of term like “soft” science
• identify ways in which qualitative research can enrich the STEM disciplines.