A Vision to Transform and Enhance the U.S. STEM Ecosystem

Read the following Dec. 2022 White House Report:

Equity and Excellence: A Vision to Transform and Enhance the U.S. STEMM Ecosystem | OSTP | The White House

Takeaways:

Barriers and Challenges to Inclusivity in STEM

Supplemental Reading

Factors influencing participation of underrepresented students in STEM fields: matched mentors and mindsets

Abstract

Women and ethnic minorities remain underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. The goal of this pilot study is to better understand the beliefs and experiences of underrepresented US students pursuing STEM. Our focus was to gain insights into their mentorship experiences and preferences regarding having mentors who are gender and ethnicity matched. Environmental and psychological factors associated with participants’ decision to pursue STEM, such as family influences, academic mindsets, and attitudes towards STEM, were also studied.

Citation

Kricorian, K., Seu, M., Lopez, D. et al. Factors influencing participation of underrepresented students in STEM fields: matched mentors and mindsets. IJ STEM Ed 7, 16 (2020).