As the entry point into higher education for over half of the bachelor’s degree earners, (Trapani & Hale, 2019), community colleges are positioned to have a positive [...]

ABSTRACT This research seeks to understand the experiences of African American female undergraduates in STEM. It investigates how familial factors and science identity fo[...]

Using Yosso's (2005) community cultural wealth (CCW) framework, this qualitative case study (conducted through a federally-funded grant) explored the experiences of eight[...]

National efforts have been made to increase STEM participation among racially marginalized individuals (Ro & Loya, 2015). However, women, especially African American [...]

U.S. school achievement has been the subject of much discussion. In the case of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM), the national underperform[...]

This research explores the relationship between place and the career experiences of STEM-educated recent college graduates in the U.S. over the 2000-2010 decade. Specific[...]

This dissertation explores the impact of student organizations on the persistence of women in STEM programs at the associate degree level. The findings reveal that partic[...]

The underrepresentation of Black women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is a long-standing issue. According to the National Science Foundation [...]

MORGAN AVERETTE. Exploring the Relationship between Varsity Sports Participation and College STEM Declaration.(Under the direction of DR. MARTHA CECILIA BOTTIA)This study[...]

In the current technologically advanced global economy, the role of human capital and education cannot be over-emphasized. Since almost all great inventions in the world [...]