| Title |
Wilcock, Laura_MED_2023 |
| Alternative Title |
Identifying Root Causes for Deficit Participation Among Underrepresented Populations in STEM Career Pathways and Coursework |
| Creator |
Wilcock, Laura M. |
| Collection Name |
Master of Education |
| Description |
The following Master of Education thesis develops a project that identifies possible root causes of deficit participation by women and BIPOC populations in certain STEM fields based on the perceptions of underrepresented populations while they are still within the K-12 systems. |
| Abstract |
The root causes of deficit participation by women and BIPOC populations in certain STEM fields i.e., physics, computer science and mathematics are not well understood. The goal of this project was to identify possible root causes based on the perceptions of underrepresented populations while they are still within the K-12 systems. Students were selected from grades 8-12 from a diverse school district from the northern Wasatch front area of the United States. These students all come from traditionally underrepresented populations in the STEM fields. Results indicated four major influences or root causes on student perceptions of math, science, and coding (computer science). They indicated that teacher influence, perceived/apparent difficulty of certain subjects, student engagement, and familial pressure to perform highly all have high impact on student persistence in STEM subjects as well as influence students desire to persist in such coursework. The implications of this research show the lasting influence a teacher and continued stereotypes of certain subjects being difficult to obtain an understanding or be successful in. Teacher and family influence can be both positive and negative factors in student retention and perseverance in these STEM subjects. |
| Subject |
Minorities in science; Education |
| Keywords |
STEM; Diversity; under-represented communities; education |
| Digital Publisher |
Access provided by Special Collections & University Archives, Stewart Library, Weber State University. |
| Date |
2023 |
| Medium |
Theses |
| Type |
Text |
| Access Extent |
57 page pdf; 1.8 KB |
| Language |
eng |
| Rights |
The author has granted Weber State University Archives a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce their theses, in whole or in part, in electronic or paper form and to make it available to the general public at no charge. The author retains all other rights. |
| Source |
University Archives Electronic Records: Master of Radiologic Sciences. Stewart Library, Weber State University |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s6p0sjpx |
| Setname |
wsu_smt |
| ID |
114151 |
| Reference URL |
https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s6p0sjpx |
