| Title: |
Changing the Shape of the River: (Re)Privileging STEM Research for Latinx Community College Student |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Lisa S. Romero; Jenna Tryon Polhemus; Benjamin M. Saubolle-Camacho |
| Source: |
Journal of Latinos and Education. 2024 23(2):781-795. |
| Availability: |
Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
15 |
| Publication Date: |
2024 |
| Sponsoring Agency: |
Department of Education (ED) |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative |
| Education Level: |
Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Two Year Colleges |
| Descriptors: |
STEM Education; Community Colleges; Community College Students; Latin Americans; Academic Persistence; Student Research; Professional Identity; Student Attitudes |
| DOI: |
10.1080/15348431.2023.2180371 |
| ISSN: |
1534-8431; 1532-771X |
| Abstract: |
Undergraduate research experiences can have a positive impact on student retention and success in STEM, but are not widely available to community college students. Yet, the role of community colleges in producing STEM graduates, especially Latinx students, is overlooked and likely underestimated. A program designed to attract and retain Latinx STEM majors needs to do more than just provide opportunity and access. This study examines a successful community college undergraduate research experience designed with Latinx students in mind. We describe the program, provide evidence to document its efficacy, and identify essential components that draw, retain, and propel Latinx community college students in STEM. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2024 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1415400 |
| Database: |
ERIC |