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Building an Academic Community: Minority Serving Institutions and How They Influence Students Pursuing Undergraduate Degrees in STEM

Alonzo M. Flower III
Published Online: 2013-06-26 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/mlt-2012-0042

Abstract

Scientific and technological innovation, according to a report by the National Academy of Sciences (2007), can only be secured with individuals’ success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Because STEM remains White and male-dominated, programs that focus on increasing the participation of female and minority students has been of great interest to organizations, universities, and national agencies (e.g., National Science Foundation [NSF]) alike. Ways to increase students’ interest, participation, matriculation, and completion of STEM undergraduate degrees have been discussed throughout the scholarly community – from primary to secondary to postsecondary school officials and researchers.

Keywords: minorities in STEM; minorities in STEM; minorities in STEM

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Published Online: 2013-06-26

Published in Print: 2014-09-01


Citation Information: Multicultural Learning and Teaching, Volume 9, Issue 2, Pages 187–201, ISSN (Online) 2161-2412, ISSN (Print) 2194-654X, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/mlt-2012-0042.

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