Minority Representation and Issues in STEM Education
Explore the challenges and disparities faced by minority students in academia, particularly in STEM fields. The seminar delves into the demographics of undergraduate and graduate students, highlighting the need for support and encouragement to combat impostor syndrome and stereotypes. Learn about the impact of emotional support on success in STEM and fostering a sense of belonging in the physics and astronomy communities.
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S19 Minority Issues in STEM Seminar Minoritiy performance in academia
Our departments demographic based on department picture board, read 5/8/19 Undergraduate students 91 total 23 female 16 minority (Hispanic, Black, etc.) 33 total plus 2 non-traditional SB (4 non-disadvantaged minority) Graduate students 39 total 11 female 12 minority 20 total (4 non-disadvantaged minority)
Your belief to succeed affects your success. Impact of emotional support/encouragement.
Sense of belonging being a physicist/astronomer vs. Impostor syndrome
https://www.aps.org/programs/minorities/index.cfm https://www.aps.org/programs/women/sitevisits/index.cfm https://www.aps.org/programs/lgbt/index.cfm Minorities, women, LGBT in physics https://aas.org/education/aas-task-force-diversity-and-inclusion-graduate-astronomy- education
