Factors Influencing Black Males' Preparation for College and Success in STEM Majors: A Mixed Methods Study.

This paper was designed to amplify a growing body of research that implicates minority male identity and interest in science and math learning and preparation for STEM careers. Specifically, this paper draws on both quantitative and qualitative data to examine factors influencing Black Males 'colleg...

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Published in:Western Journal of Black Studies Vol. 39; no. 1; pp. 45 - 64
Main Author: STRAYHORN, TERRELL L.
Format: Article
Published: Washington State University Press Spring2015
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        STEM education
        Black men
        African American college students
        College majors
        Ethnicity
        Racism in education
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        Self-efficacy in students
        Education
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          Ethnicity
          Racism in education
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          Self-efficacy in students
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      ab: This paper was designed to amplify a growing body of research that implicates minority male identity and interest in science and math learning and preparation for STEM careers. Specifically, this paper draws on both quantitative and qualitative data to examine factors influencing Black Males 'college readiness and success in STEM. Blending sociological theories on gender socialization and racialized campus environments, the author identifies several major factors ranging from pre-college STEM self-efficacy to concerted cultivation of Black boy s initial interest and sense of belonging in STEM. Survey data and illustrative quotes from interview participants demonstrate the relevance and significance of these findings and non-cognitive predictors of academic success. Implications for future policy, practice, and research are highlighted.
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