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Jenny N Ijoma1,2, Mahnue Sahn3, Kyeara N Mack4,5
1Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, USA.
Molecular Imaging and Biology
|October 16, 2021
Summary
Representation of diverse racial, ethnic, and gender groups in academia is crucial. Ensuring faculty mirror student demographics enhances outcomes and combats the "leaky pipeline" for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in STEM.
Area of Science:
- Education
- Sociology
- STEM
Background:
- Diverse representation in academia is vital for reflecting student demographics.
- Representation shapes the self-perception and career aspirations of women and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC).
- Lack of visible BIPOC faculty, especially in senior roles, raises concerns for minority trainees about academic career paths.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize the importance of racial, ethnic, and gender representation in U.S. academic settings.
- To address the critical issue of the
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of representation in academic settings.
- Focus on the United States context.
- Identification of challenges within the STEM "leaky pipeline" for BIPOC.
Main Results:
- Representation strengthens communities and improves student outcomes across all educational levels.
- Representation positively influences the self-image and reputation of underrepresented groups.
- Absence of senior BIPOC faculty creates barriers for aspiring minority students in STEM.
Conclusions:
- Implementing effective representation strategies is key to retaining BIPOC individuals in STEM.
- Actionable steps are proposed to address and eliminate the
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