Diversity in STEM: A Look at STEM Choices Amongst Black and Latinx High School Students

The calls for increased diversity and participation of persons from historically underrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering math (STEM) have gained increasing prominence within education recent years, yet Black Latinx students continue to unequal opportunities pursue STEM. This research investigates the disparity Blacks students' high school Specifically, systemic influences teacher impact are discussed. identifies teacher-student relationships, student recruitment methods, teachers' perceptions about STEM, inadequate preparation teachers, lack resources as stimuli that inhibit STEM courses programs. examination these could help leaders educators implement appropriate strategies increase rates