Authorship Category

Student(s) only

Faculty Mentor/Sponsor

Eric Brewe

Document Type

Paper

Manuscript Type

perspective

Keywords

STEM, careers, minorities, poverty, social justice

Description

The system that once motivated Americans to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers now presents obstacles to racial and ethnic minorities, women, and the poor. This paper highlights both the advantages and hindrances inherent in STEM professions while advocating for improved access to these pathways.

Identifier

FIDC005785

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Traversing STEM: Creating Pathways for Social Justice in the United States

The system that once motivated Americans to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers now presents obstacles to racial and ethnic minorities, women, and the poor. This paper highlights both the advantages and hindrances inherent in STEM professions while advocating for improved access to these pathways.