Exploring the Excellence of HBCU Scientists and Engineers: The Development of an Alumni Success Instrument Linking Undergraduate Experiences to Graduate Pathways

Fletcher, Trina; Strong, Alexandra; Jefferson, Jay; Moten, Jade; Park, Sung Eun; Adams, D'Aundray

doi:10.18260/1-2--37152

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access Proceedings

DOI: 10.18260/1-2--37152

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Exploring the Excellence of HBCU Scientists and Engineers: The Development of an Alumni Success Instrument Linking Undergraduate Experiences to Graduate Pathways

Trina Fletcher,

Alexandra Strong,

Jay Jefferson

et al.

Abstract: Her research focus equity and inclusion within STEM education, STEM at HBCUs and K-12 STEM education. Prior to FIU, Dr. Fletcher served as the Director of Pre-college Programs for the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). Additionally, she spent time in industry holding technical and operations-based roles and has experience with outreach projects focused on STEM education and mentoring.

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PILLARS OF SUCCESS: THE ROLE OF HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (HBCUs) IN STEM UNDERGRADUATE PREPARATION LEADING TO GRADUATE SCHOOL PATHWAYS

Jefferson

Park²,

Fletcher³

et al. 2024

J Women Minor Scien Eng

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Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) operate and are centered within the nexus of concerted nationwide efforts to advance the participation and success of Black students within the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines (STEM). Through an institution-level asset-based approach, this study aimed to further elucidate how undergraduate STEM preparation and success at HBCUs is linked to the transition into (and experiences within) graduate education. One hundred and fifty-one HBCU alumni from 37 unique HBCUs completed our HBCU Alumni Success survey. Factor analysis revealed 13 emerging components along three main touchpoints along alumni's graduate pathway: their HBCU undergraduate experiences, graduate application, and decision-making, as well as graduate school experiences. Cluster analysis further identified five unique clusters of alumni, revealing variation regarding the individual, institutional, and cultural factors that contributed to HBCU alumni's experiences within their graduate pathway. Specific attributes that characterized each unique cluster included (Cluster 1) experiencing challenges throughout their graduate pathway, (Cluster 2) variation in the sources of motivation that influenced graduate school choice, (Cluster 3) deliberation around attending graduate school, (Cluster 4) high commitment, success, and support in pursuit of a graduate degree, and (Cluster 5) high personal agency as well as faculty and research support within engineering. Implications for practice include capitalizing on the areas of success such as the impact of faculty mentorship and research opportunities.

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PILLARS OF SUCCESS: THE ROLE OF HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (HBCUs) IN STEM UNDERGRADUATE PREPARATION LEADING TO GRADUATE SCHOOL PATHWAYS

Jefferson

Park²,

Fletcher³

et al. 2024

J Women Minor Scien Eng

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Exploring the Excellence of HBCU Scientists and Engineers: The Development of an Alumni Success Instrument Linking Undergraduate Experiences to Graduate Pathways

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PILLARS OF SUCCESS: THE ROLE OF HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (HBCUs) IN STEM UNDERGRADUATE PREPARATION LEADING TO GRADUATE SCHOOL PATHWAYS

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