Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Racial microaggressions contribute to disparities in STEM education

Careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are one of the fastest-growing areas of work in the United States, yet racial and gender disparities remain in STEM occupations. A recent study examining reasons for such disparities shows the overall racial climate on a college campus -- informed by experiences of racial microaggressions -- is a contributing factor in the lack of representation of students of color in STEM education programs.

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