A Science Pipeline Pathway for Training Underrepresented Students in the Biomedical Sciences

Alfred, Lawrence J.; Atkins, Cathie; López, M. Beltrán; Chavez, Thelma; Avila, Vernon; Paolini, Paul

doi:10.1615/jwomenminorscieneng.v11.i1.30

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“…On the contrary, Ellington (2006) and Dickey (1996) reported that women of color viewed professors as instrumental in making a STEM career a real possibility, a positive finding supported by Whitten et al (2004) in their research Harvard Educational Review on the success of women studying physics at HBCUs. Positive and influential student-faculty experiences are further seen in research mentor relationships, a finding that has been reported in numerous studies of underrepresented students in science (Alfred et al, 2005;NRC, 2006;Schimmel, 2000).…”

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Inside the Double Bind: A Synthesis of Empirical Research on Undergraduate and Graduate Women of Color in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

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Wright²,

Espinosa³

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Harvard Educational Review

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review nearly forty years of scholarship on the postsecondary educational experiences of women of color in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Their synthesis of 116 works of scholarship provides insight into the factors that influence the retention, persistence, and achievement of women of color in STEM fields. They argue that the current underrepresentation of women of color in STEM fields represents an unconscionable underutilization of our nation's human capital and raises concerns of equity in the U.S. educational and employment systems. They refute the pervasive myth that underrepresented minority women are less interested in pursuing STEM fields and then present a complex portrait of the myriad factors that influence the undergraduate and graduate experiences of women of color in STEM fields. Finally, the authors discuss the policy implications of their findings and highlight gaps in the literature where further research is needed, providing a knowledge base for educators, policy makers, and researchers to continue the mission of advancing the status of women of color in STEM. Inside the Double Bind ong, wright, espinosa, and orfield Hispanic women 6.86 % U.S. population ages, 25-24 (2006) % STEM doctoral degrees awarded

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Section: Faculty Relationshipsmentioning

confidence: 68%

Inside the Double Bind: A Synthesis of Empirical Research on Undergraduate and Graduate Women of Color in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Ong¹,

Wright²,

Espinosa³

et al. 2011

Harvard Educational Review

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“…For black doctors, this process of credentialing engenders intimate knowledge of how structural discrimination spans various settings, including educational and training processes (for historical perspective, see Baker et al 2008, 2009; Washington et al 2009). Unlike black nurses and black technicians, black doctors’ extensive, lengthy credentialing process exposes them to multiple ways potential black doctors can encounter discrimination in various educational settings: black students, for instance, have fewer opportunities to take relevant courses (Carmichael et al 2006), fewer mentors and role models (Alfred et al 2005), face racial tokenism and stigma (Chang et al 2011), and have less cultural knowledge in navigating medical education (Lareau 2015). Furthermore, the extensive education doctors undergo for their training may equip them with the tools to identify and name the organizational and structural discrimination they observe.…”

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Getting In, Getting Hired, Getting Sideways Looks: Organizational Hierarchy and Perceptions of Racial Discrimination

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This article argues that black workers’ perceptions of racial discrimination derive not just from being in the minority, but also from their position in the organizational structure. Researchers have shown that black individuals encounter an enormous amount of racial discrimination in the workplace, including but not limited to exclusion from critical social networks, wage disparities, and hiring disadvantages. But fewer studies examine the extent to which black workers believe racial discrimination is a salient factor in their occupational mobility or the factors that might explain their divergent perceptions of racial discrimination. Based on 60 in-depth interviews with black medical doctors, nurses, and technicians in the healthcare industry, we show that black workers’ status within an organizational hierarchy fundamentally informs perceptions of the nature and type of workplace racial discrimination. These findings have implications for understanding how racial dynamics at work are linked to mental health, occupational satisfaction, and organizational change.

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“…Mentorship has been demonstrated to be especially important to women and minorities who may otherwise have a more difficult time developing a strong science identity without these important influencers and role models. 19,20…”

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Educational and Career Development Outcomes Among Undergraduate Summer Research Interns: A Pipeline for Pathology, Laboratory Medicine, and Biomedical Science

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Nurturing undergraduate students' interest in careers in science, technology, engineering, and medicine is important to developing the future health-care workforce. Summer research internships provide experiential learning that is important to sustaining students' interest in science, technology, engineering, and medicine careers and inspiring higher educational goals. The Edmondson Summer Research Internship is a mentored program for undergraduate students in University of California Davis Health's Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. To evaluate intern satisfaction, perceptions on the program's influence on their career development, and higher educational outcomes, 102 former interns from a 15-year period were invited to participate in an online survey. Responses were received by 58 (57%) of 102 respondents. Not all respondents answered every question. Overall satisfaction was very high/high in 55 (95%) of 58. Ninety-three percent (54/58) strongly agreed/agreed that the internship was an important part of their career development. Almost all who applied to career/professional opportunities strongly agree/agreed that they perceived the internship to be advantageous (96%, 46/48). Forty-four percent (25/57) received additional education after completing their undergraduate degree, with 25% (14/57) receiving a doctoral degree. Few reported prior experience with a clinical laboratory (8/48, 17%), pathologist (10/48, 21%), or clinical laboratory scientist (12/48, 25%). Based on their internship experience, 55% (32/58) strongly agree/agreed that they positively considered pathology or laboratory medicine as a career choice. The Edmondson Summer Research Internship is seen as important to higher educational goals and career development, increases exposure to pathology and laboratory medicine, and demonstrates the value of hosting a mentored research program for undergraduates.

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A Science Pipeline Pathway for Training Underrepresented Students in the Biomedical Sciences

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Inside the Double Bind: A Synthesis of Empirical Research on Undergraduate and Graduate Women of Color in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Inside the Double Bind: A Synthesis of Empirical Research on Undergraduate and Graduate Women of Color in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Getting In, Getting Hired, Getting Sideways Looks: Organizational Hierarchy and Perceptions of Racial Discrimination

Educational and Career Development Outcomes Among Undergraduate Summer Research Interns: A Pipeline for Pathology, Laboratory Medicine, and Biomedical Science

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