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A CLOSER LOOK INTO WHY AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN LEAVE AND AVOID STEM MAJORS IN COLLEGE
Title
A CLOSER LOOK INTO WHY AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN LEAVE AND AVOID STEM MAJORS IN COLLEGE
Author
Bailey, Jr., Ricardo
Date Created
2017
Subjects--Topical
Sociology, Educational sociology, African Americans--Study and teaching, Ethnicity--Study and teaching
Description
African American males are underrepresented in university Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) programs as STEM majors in the United States. I will be investigating why this phenomenon is so prevalent in America’s collegiate STEM program...
Ecological Influence of the Middle-Income Population on Economic Mobility, Educational Outcomes, and Healthy Habits
Title
Ecological Influence of the Middle-Income Population on Economic Mobility, Educational Outcomes, and Healthy Habits
Author
Reed, Cody
Date Created
2019
Subjects--Topical
Sociology
Description
While researchers have identified many ecological conditions that impact life chances, there are many yet to be identified. This study identifies the size of the middle-income population as an ecological condition that is related to life outcomes....
Immigrant Educational Achievement: The Roles of Bilingualism Expectations and Generation
Title
Immigrant Educational Achievement: The Roles of Bilingualism Expectations and Generation
Author
Al-Taher, Eman
Date Created
2017
Subjects--Topical
Sociology
Description
In this study, I focus on three varying perspectives to understand the assimilation process of immigrants and how it affects their academic achievement. I draw from Classical Assimilation Theory, Segmented Assimilation Theory and the Immigrant Par...
Past Experiences and Preferences for Queer Sex Education Among LGBTQ+ College Students
Title
Past Experiences and Preferences for Queer Sex Education Among LGBTQ+ College Students
Author
Petrizzo, Kristen
Date Created
2021
Subjects--Topical
Queer studies, Educational sociology
Description
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other (LGBTQ+) students face a higher risk than their cisgender, heterosexual peers of experiencing symptoms of poor sexual health, poor mental health, and sexual violence. Despite this, LGBTQ+ stude...