Litzler, E., Samuelson, C. C., & Lorah, J. A. (2014). Breaking it down: Engineering student STEM confidence at the intersection of Race/Ethnicity and gender. Research in Higher Education, 55(8), 810-832. It is generally accepted that engineering requires a strong aptitude for mathematics and science; therefore, students’ judgments regarding their competence… Continue Reading Breaking it Down: Engineering Student STEM Confidence at the Intersection of Race/Ethnicity and Gender
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Questioning a White Male Advantage in STEM: Examining Disparities in College Major by Gender and Race/Ethnicity
Riegle-Crumb, C., & King, B. (2010). Questioning a white male advantage in STEM: Examining disparities in college major by gender and Race/Ethnicity. Educational Researcher, 39(9), 656-664. The authors analyze national data on recent college matriculants to investigate gender and racial/ethnic disparities in STEM fields, with an eye toward the role… Continue Reading Questioning a White Male Advantage in STEM: Examining Disparities in College Major by Gender and Race/Ethnicity
Black Otherfathering in the Educational Experiences of Black Males in a Single-Sex Urban High School
Brooms, D. R. (2017). Black otherfathering in the educational experiences of black males in a single-sex urban high school. Teachers College Record, 119(12) Background/Context: A good deal of research has been written about the problems and challenges facing Black male youth in their educational endeavors, ranging from academic performances, aspirations,… Continue Reading Black Otherfathering in the Educational Experiences of Black Males in a Single-Sex Urban High School