03836oam 2200673 a 450 991014868800332120250204110048.09798400607844979821604313310.5040/9798400607844(CKB)3710000000918103(MiAaPQ)EBC4731147(OCoLC)962157204(MiFhGG)9781610697361(Perlego)4183068(EXLCZ)99371000000091810320240214e20162024 uy 0engurcnu||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierThe African American student's guide to STEM careers /Robert T. Palmer, Andrew T. Arroyo, and Alonzo M. Flowers III ; foreword by Fred A. Bonner IISanta Barbara, Calif. :Greenwood, an Imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC,2017.London :Bloomsbury Publishing (UK),20241 online resource (199 pages) illustrations, tables9781610697354 1610697359 9781610697361 1610697367 Includes bibliographical references and index.This book comprehensively reviews the factors that facilitate access and success of Black students in STEM majors in higher education, and it shares compelling testimonies from Black STEM professionals that will help inspire the next generation of Black scientists and engineers. Most experts agree that America's success depends on having a workforce that is highly prepared in STEM areas. Unfortunately, students of color continue to be underrepresented in higher education, and specifically, in completing degrees and entering careers within the STEM fields. This book supports African American students (as well as all students) who are interested in STEM careers, providing information on the top colleges with STEM-related programs, particularly those that best support racially diverse students; practical advice for preparing for entrance into STEM programs; and inspirational stories of successful African Americans in STEM-related careers. Authored by three educators expert in the areas of academic development of African Americans and minorities, STEM, and higher education, The African American Student's Guide to STEM Careers focuses on preparing Black students for STEM from K-12 through graduate school. Readers will more fully appreciate the importance of STEM, recognize why more Black students need to be more actively engaged in these disciplines, and understand how to prepare Black students for success in STEM throughout the educational pipeline. African American studentsAfrican AmericansEducationAfrican AmericansEmploymentEngineeringVocational guidanceUnited StatesMathematicsVocational guidanceUnited StatesMinoritiesVocational guidanceUnited StatesScienceVocational guidanceUnited StatesTechnologyVocational guidanceUnited StatesAfrican American students.African AmericansEducation.African AmericansEmployment.EngineeringVocational guidanceMathematicsVocational guidanceMinoritiesVocational guidanceScienceVocational guidanceTechnologyVocational guidance502.3/73Palmer Robert T182170Arroyo Andrew T1726000Flowers Alonzo M1726001DLCDLCUtOrBLWBOOK9910148688003321The African American student's guide to STEM careers4131440UNINA