Interview: Dr. Bita Amani on the Meritocracy Myth

The concept of meritocracy is built on the belief that a student’s level of achievement is determined by their natural abilities and the level of effort that they put in. But do all students have the same opportunities to achieve in STEM classrooms? In this interview, Dr. Bita Amani critically engages with the concept of meritocracy in STEM education and reflects on the role that privilege plays in academic success.