Native American faculty in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (NAF‐STEM) disciplines are historically underrepresented. Creating inclusive academia for Indigenous people that typically live and thrive in rural communities requires insights into their personal, relational, and collective experiences. This study was guided by the Six Rs: relationship, respect, responsibility, relevance, representation, and reciprocity, and was informed by Indigenous Research Methodologies. Twelve NAF‐STEM from tribal colleges and non‐tribal institutions were asked to share their perspectives and experiences in seven Research Circles. NAF‐STEM joined sequential hybrid workshops over seven weeks on how to conduct qualitative data analysis. Authors conducted analysis on the transcripts of Research Circles for themes associated with the professional satisfaction and success of NAF‐STEM. Results of the study identified the importance of holistic support systems that remain mindful of both the opportunities and challenges facing NAF‐STEM and emphasize the significance of balancing the need for respectful relationships, adequate representation, shared responsibility, relevance of diversity, and reciprocity in STEM. Through implementation of the Six Rs throughout the research process, the study identified successes, support systems, and challenges of NAF‐STEM at both tribal and non‐tribal colleges and universities. These outcomes can inform institutions to create an equitable and inclusive environment for NAF‐STEM.

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一棵生长的柳树：六 R 土著研究框架 — 美国原住民教师在 STEM 领域的旅程的故事*


科学、技术、工程和数学 （NAF-STEM） 学科的美洲原住民教师历来代表性不足。为通常在农村社区生活和繁荣的原住民创建包容性学术界，需要深入了解他们的个人、关系和集体经历。本研究以六个 R 为指导：关系、尊重、责任、相关性、代表性和互惠性，并采用土著研究方法。来自部落学院和非部落机构的 12 名 NAF-STEM 被要求在 7 个研究圈中分享他们的观点和经验。NAF-STEM 参加了为期 7 周的连续混合研讨会，讨论如何进行定性数据分析。作者对 Research Circles 的成绩单进行了分析，以了解与 NAF-STEM 的专业满意度和成功相关的主题。研究结果确定了整体支持系统的重要性，这些系统始终牢记 NAF-STEM 面临的机遇和挑战，并强调平衡 STEM 中尊重关系、充分代表、共同责任、多样性相关性和互惠性需求的重要性。通过在整个研究过程中实施 6 R，该研究确定了 NAF-STEM 在部落和非部落学院和大学的成功、支持系统和挑战。这些结果可以为机构提供信息，为 NAF-STEM 创造一个公平和包容的环境。