Dr. Russo-Tait and her research group in the ACCESS Lab investigate factors that influence student success and broadens participation in STEM education, with particular focus on how overlapping demographic contexts shape learning opportunities and experiences. Current research strands include examining teaching philosophies and practices that foster supportive and effective learning environments, exploring the persistence and pathways of underrepresented student populations, and designing science and society curricula that connects classroom learning to real-world societal impact.