Mentors and Minority Underrepresentation in STEM

Women and ethnic minorities remain underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. The goal of this pilot study is to better understand the beliefs and experiences of underrepresented US students pursuing STEM. Our focus was to gain insights into their mentorship experiences and preferences regarding having mentors who are gender and ethnicity matched. Environmental and psychological factors associated with participants’ decision to pursue STEM, such as family influences, academic mindsets, and attitudes towards STEM, were also studied.

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Factors influencing participation of underrepresented students in STEM fields: matched mentors and mindsets

Published in International Journal of STEM Education

By Katherine Kricorian, Michelle Seu, Daniel Lopez, Elsie Ureta & Ozlem Equils

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