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Too poor to science: How wealth determines who succeeds in STEM.
1Department of Biology, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, United States of America.
Plos Biology
|June 23, 2025
Summary
Financial privilege significantly impacts science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) participation and persistence. Wealth, often overlooked in diversity initiatives, determines who can enter and remain in STEM fields.
Area of Science:
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
Background:
- Discussions on diversity and inclusion in STEM often neglect the role of socioeconomic status.
- Financial privilege is a significant, yet underacknowledged, factor influencing scientific careers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the profound impact of wealth on participation, persistence, and recognition within STEM fields.
- To underscore the importance of considering financial privilege in diversity and inclusion strategies for STEM.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of existing literature on socioeconomic status and STEM.
- Review of case studies illustrating wealth's influence on scientific careers.
Main Results:
- Wealth significantly affects an individual's ability to enter and sustain a career in STEM.
- Financial barriers limit opportunities for individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Recognition and advancement in STEM are also influenced by financial resources.
Conclusions:
- Acknowledging and addressing the role of wealth is crucial for genuine diversity and inclusion in STEM.
- Future diversity initiatives must incorporate strategies to mitigate financial barriers in STEM participation and persistence.
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