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- Title
A Qualitative Investigation of Factors Promoting the Retention and Persistence of Students of Color in STEM.
- Authors
Palmer, Rober T.; Maramba, Dina C.; Elon Dancy II, T.
- Abstract
The literature on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is abounding with the importance of increasing college access, retention, and persistence among students because of implications for America's global competitiveness. Particular emphasis has been placed on college students of color who remain underrepresented in STEM education. Therefore, increasing college access, retention, and persistence for students of color in STEM is not merely a matter of United States' economic competitiveness, but also a matter of equity. Using in-depth interview methods, this article delineates factors facilitating the retention and persistence of students of color in STEM education at a predominantly White institution. Implications for institutional practice and research are provided.
- Subjects
UNITED States; STEM education; MINORITY college students; EDUCATION of minorities; EDUCATIONAL equalization; ACADEMIC achievement; SCHOOL dropout prevention; HIGHER education &; economics; STUDENT activities
- Publication
Journal of Negro Education, 2011, Vol 80, Issue 4, p491
- ISSN
0022-2984
- Publication type
Article