The Role of Professional Societies in STEM Diversity

2018/01/17 by Vernon R. Morris, Vernon Morris, Talitha Washington · 6 citations
Social Sciences · #Career Development and Diversity #Social and Intergroup Psychology #Gender Diversity and Inequality

paper · pdf · doi:10.1090/noti1642

Abstract

The overall percentages of African American scientists indicate underrepresentation in most science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines and the percentages appear to be declining over the last three decades. We will share insights on how professional societies can directly impact the broadening of participation as well as the persistence of racial groups in the STEM fields and hence, strengthen and sustain the Nation's future workforce.

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