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1 online resource (xxiii, 332 pages) : illustrations |
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Diversity in higher education, 1479-3644 ; v. 11 |
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Diversity in higher education ; v. 11.
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| Contents |
Part I. The undergraduate experience ; Undergraduate institutions that foster black scientists / Frances K. Stage, Ginelle John, and Steven M. Hubbard -- African-American, academically gifted, millennial students in STEM disciplines at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) : factors that impact successful degree completion / Chance W. Lewis, Fred A. Bonner, Delores Rice, Helene E. Cook, Mary V. Alfred, Felecia M. Nave, and Sherri S. Frizell -- African American males in the Meyerhoff scholars program : outcomes and processes / Kenneth I. Maton, Freeman A. Hrabowski III, and Shauna A. Pollard -- Part II. Black males and STEM fields ; The relationship between academic self-concept and career self-efficacy among African-American males in STEM disciplines at two historically black colleges and universities : an exploratory study / Lamont A. Flowers, James L. Moore III, Lawrence O. Flowers, and Morris J. Clarke -- Postsecondary educational aspirations and expectations among school-age black males : monitoring the future of black men in STEM fields / Ivory A. Toldson and Brianna P. Lemmons -- Black men in the STEM fields at historically black colleges and universities / Marybeth Gasman -- Part III. Black females and STEM fields ; Reflecting and defying tradition : African-American women in STEM / Lindsey E. Malcom and Shirley M. Malcom -- Black women faculty at historically black colleges and universities : perspectives for a national imperative / Kelly M. Mack, Claudia M. Rankins, and Cynthia E. Winston -- Successful PhD pathways to advanced STEM careers for black women / Janet C. Rutledge, Wendy Y. Carter-Veale, and Renetta G. Tull |
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Part IV. Amerliorating disparities that block the STEM pipeline ; Sense of belonging and African-American student success in STEM : comparative insights between men and women / Terrell L. Strayhorn -- Maximizing returns on public investments : mentoring African American males in STEM disciplines / P. Gayle Harris Watkins and Wynetta Y. Lee -- What type of institutions are successful at replicating the diversity of the full-time student population in the pool of bachelor's degrees awarded for STEM-disciplines? / Rhonda Vonshay Sharpe -- Part V. Completing the PhD and moving onward ; African American faculty in science and engineering : the illusion of inclusion / Cheryl B. Leggon -- Future faculty/research scientist mentoring program : proven coping strategies for successful matriculation of African Americans in computing science doctoral programs / LaVar J. Charleston and Jerlando F.L. Jackson -- Ten in 10 : a reflective examination of how a university in the south graduated 10 African American computer science Ph. D.s in 10 years / Juan E. Gilbert -- Part VI. Concluding chapter ; STEM blind spots : moving beyond stock stories and folktales / William F. Tate and Henry T. Frierson |
| Summary |
Ask practically any academic department chair why they do not have more African Americans among its faculty members and they generally respond with stock stories or folktales, which stimulated the title of this volume, Beyond Stock Stories and Folktales . Stock stories are akin to grand narratives that explain ''why things are'' in ways that satisfy those in dominant positions. We argue it is time to move beyond stock stories. The purpose of the book is to provide historical, conceptual, and empirically based analyses focused on the development of African Americans in STEM fields. There is rarely any real understanding of the uneven contours of the education pipeline as well as the transition to and within academic life experienced by African Americans in STEM fields. This is true for those who have succeeded in STEM fields and for those who are in transition, as well those who were not successful. The fact is that there are many educational and psychosocial factors that influence African Americans in schools and society as well as affect their movements into STEM fields both as students and professionals. A more specific aim of this volume is to examine the developmental trajectory and factors related to or intervening on the educational and social mobility of African Americans in STEM fields. These examinations will be based on sound empirical evidence provided by a group of insightful authors who contributed to this volume. Through the contributing authors, this volume will provide information and shed light on opportunities to advance African American attainment in STEM fields and disciplines throughout the academic and professional spectra, and the mitigation of disparities that continue to be so prevalent. The editors of this volume hope is that it will generate discussions and actions that are based on empirical evidence and policy analyses, rather than long standing stock stories and folktales that misrepresent the paths linked to African Americans' attainment in STEM fields |
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Includes notes and bibliographical references at chapter ends |
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African Americans -- Education (Higher)
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African American college students.
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African American college graduates.
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African American scientists.
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African American engineers.
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African American mathematicians.
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Multicultural education.
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Teaching staff.
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Education -- Multicultural Education.
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Education -- Professional Development.
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EDUCATION -- Higher.
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African American scientists
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African American mathematicians
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African American engineers
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African American college graduates
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African American college students
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African Americans -- Education (Higher)
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| Genre/Form |
Instructional and educational works
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Instructional and educational works.
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Matériel d'éducation et de formation.
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Frierson, Henry T. (Henry Taylor), 1944- editor.
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Tate, William F., IV, editor.
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| ISBN |
9781780521831 |
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1780521839 |
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9781780521688 |
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1780521685 |
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