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How Mentorship Helps Underrepresented Minorities Get Involved in STEM


This study shows how minority students are affected by the social aspects of the science community. When under-represented minorities are engaged in the community through mentorship and welcoming research opportunities, the persistence of students continuing a career in science increases greatly. Historically minority scientists experience a lack of belonging in the greater scientific community. This gap can play a large role in why we have a gap in minorities getting higher level science degrees. If you want to check this article out see below!

https://www.lifescied.org/doi/full/10.1187/cbe.17-04-0066

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