학술논문
Latina College Students' Experiences in STEM at Hispanic-Serving Institutions: Framed within Latino Critical Race Theory
Document Type
Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Reports - Research
Author
Contreras Aguirre, Hilda Cecilia (ORCID 0000-0002-8602-6345 ); Gonzalez, Elsa (ORCID 0000-0002-3759-8443 ); Banda, Rosa Maria (ORCID 0000-0003-0845-8975 )
Source
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
0951-8398
Abstract
In the last 20 years, Latina undergraduate college students have increased their enrollment and degree attainment. However, in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines Latinas remain highly underrepresented. The study aims to gain more insight into the roles that peers, faculty, and family play in Latina students' persistence in STEM fields at two selected Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). Using Latino Critical Race Theory, Latinas reflected on their experiences in male-dominated STEM disciplines.