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- Title
Underrepresented Minority Students Find Balance in STEM: Implications for Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture.
- Authors
McKim, Aaron J.; Sorensen, Tyson J.; Velez, Jonathan J.; Field, Katherine G.; Crannell, Wanda K.; Curtis, Lawrence R.; Diebel, Penelope L.; Stone, Dave L.; Gaebel, Katie
- Abstract
The current study explored challenges, support mechanisms, and successes experienced by postsecondary students enrolled in a STEM-based (i.e., science, technology, engineering, and math) minority student program within a College of Agricultural Sciences. Students faced challenges in the form of academic rigors, balancing school and life responsibilities, and unique cultural interactions. To counter-balance identified challenges, students articulated social support from peers and academic advisors as well as financial support from the STEM-based minority student program. In combination, the balance of challenges and support was suggested as an essential element to underrepresented student growth and success. Practical recommendations for facilitating successful balance to further underrepresented student success within colleges of agriculture are discussed.
- Subjects
MINORITY students; STEM education; AGRICULTURAL colleges; RESPONSIBILITY; FACULTY advisors
- Publication
NACTA Journal, 2017, Vol 61, Issue 4, p317
- ISSN
0149-4910
- Publication type
Article