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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ1129631
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 7
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ISSN: ISSN-1066-8926
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What a Scientist Looks Like: How Community Colleges Can Utilize and Enhance Science Identity Development as a Means to Improve Success for Women of Color
Rodriguez, Sarah L.; Cunningham, Kelly; Jordan, Alec
Community College Journal of Research and Practice, v41 n4-5 p232-238 2017
This article explores the application of science identity development theory for women of color interested in the science disciplines; and it advocates for taking an intersectional approach to understanding how women of color form science identities. The article also challenges community college administrators and scholars to focus on redefining science identity development theory within the community college setting as a means to enhance success for women of color pursuing academic work in scientific disciplines.
Descriptors: Women Scientists, Minority Group Students, Community Colleges, Science Education, Science Interests, STEM Education, Academic Achievement, College Administration, Disproportionate Representation, Two Year College Students, Two Year Colleges, College Faculty
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Two Year Colleges; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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