학술논문

Exploring Racism in the Undergraduate and Graduate School Choices of Scientists and Engineers: Counterspaces for Black Men
Document Type
Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Author
Watkins, Shari (ORCID 0000-0002-8139-3795); McGowan, Brian
Source
International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education (QSE). 2023 36(3):356-368.
Subject
Undergraduate Study
Graduate Study
Racism
Educational Experience
Scientists
Engineering
Technical Occupations
Blacks
Males
School Choice
Doctoral Degrees
Science Education
Engineering Education
African American Students
Black Colleges
Predominantly White Institutions
Language
English
ISSN
0951-8398
1366-5898
Abstract
Using critical race methodology as a methodological framework, this paper explores how 16 Black men PhD scientists and engineers describe their undergraduate and graduate school choices and how race and racism influenced these processes. Our analysis yielded two descriptive themes focused on counterspaces for Black men in science and engineering (S&E). Implications for higher education researchers and practitioners, and S&E faculty interested in supporting the persistence of Black men pursuing and completing S&E postsecondary degrees are offered within. This paper contributes to the literature by investigating the connections between racism, counterspaces, and undergraduate and graduate choices of Black men pursuing S&E.