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Title: A Comparison of African American Males in STEM Fields from HBCUs and from Other Institutions

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Publication Year: 2016

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Abstract: According to the National Science Foundation (2020). "The long-term prosperity of our Nation will increasingly rely on talented and motivated individuals who will comprise the vanguard of scientific and technological innovation" (p. v). This statement suggests that the ability of the United States to remain competitive in a global economy is dependent on an adequate number of college graduates in the STEM fields (Chen, 2009; Hira, 2010; National Science Foundation, 2010). However, many African American students continue to lag behind their White and Asian counterparts in P-20 math and science preparation, enrollment in science and engineering majors in higher education, and participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers. Despite these unfortunate realities concerning access to STEM for African American males, HBCUs provide educational opportunities that increase their likelihood of obtaining a STEM degree. Therefore, focusing on HBCUs may provide a pathway to increasing the number of African American male STEM graduates. From a policy perspective, it should be noted, technology has changed the way that we operate globally, and now our world is dominated by advancements in technology. This requires scientific solutions to health and environmental challenges and demands immediate production and highly engineered solutions. Each of these forces ensures the rapid growth in and demand for the STEM workforce. As a result, reluctantly engaging the communities that have been historically less likely to pursue a STEM education such as African American males, puts the United States at risk of further weakening our economy in a global context.

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Authors: Esters, Lorenzo L

Editors: Lamont A. Flowers, Lawrence O. Flowers James L. Moore III

Pages: 63-82

Volume Title: Advancing Educational Outcomes in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Publisher: University Press of America

Publisher Location: Lanham, Maryland

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Data Collections: IPUMS USA

Topics: Education, Race and Ethnicity

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