ERIC Number: EJ1165524
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 11
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A Scholar-Practitioner Perspective to Promoting Minority Success in STEM
Covington, Megan; Chavis, Terry; Perry, April
Journal for Multicultural Education, v11 n2 p149-159 2017
Purpose: The purpose of this conceptual paper is to present the existing research on already effective programmatic efforts designed to increase diversity in STEM fields and to subsequently encourage researchers and practitioners to more intentionally build upon and design effective interventions around this issue. Design/methodology/approach: Previous research findings accredit this success to various forms of support, such as mentors, study groups, student programs and student organizations (Hurtado et al., 2012; Maton "et al.," 2000; May and Chubin, 2003). Findings: Higher education professionals have experienced a rise in concern regarding the alarming disparities of minority students pursuing STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) majors and careers. Because of this, researchers are interested in exploring and addressing some of the reasons. Originality/value: Through the discussion of ideas for action and the proposing of a theoretical foundation from the field of student development, the authors offer recommendations for future research and strategies to further improve recruitment, retention and performance for minority students in STEM fields.
Descriptors: Minority Group Students, Success, STEM Education, Student Development, Undergraduate Study, Student Research, Teacher Student Relationship, Financial Support, Change Strategies, Program Improvement
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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