Educational Pathways for Black Students in Science, Engineering, and Medicine Exploring Barriers and Possible Interventions: Proceedings of a Workshop

"Academic preparation is critical to increase Black representation in Science, Engineering, and Medicine, but so, too, are such interrelated factors as providing mentoring and role models in sufficient numbers, adequately funding school and community support services, and analyzing the intentio...

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Main Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (-)
Other Authors: Division, Health and Medicine, Affairs, Policy and Global, Roundtable on Black Men and Black Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine, Laurencin, Cato T., Whitacre, Paula, Holden, Lynne M., Bridges, Charles R., Jr., 1956-, Ajijola, Olujimi
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press 2022.
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Table of Contents:
  • Front Matter
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Background and What is Missing in Key Milestones and Existing Pathway Programs
  • 3. Teachers and Young Professionals: Perceived Obstacles, Real Barriers, and Potential Points of Intervention
  • 4. Review of Gaps and Barriers along the Pathway
  • 5. Impact of Finances on the Educational Pipeline
  • 6. Potential Interventions Inside and Outside the Educational Pipeline and Classroom
  • 7. Congressional and Concluding Remarks
  • Appendix A: Workshop Agenda
  • Appendix B: Biographies of Roundtable Members and Speakers