Affiliation:
1. Texas Tech University, USA
Abstract
There is an urgent need for more individuals to pursue science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers, especially those who identify as members of historically excluded populations. This process needs to start well before a job application is filled out. Young people need to be interested in the field, be aware of opportunities, have the required knowledge and skills, feel they belong in the field, and have the support of mentors to help them succeed. This learning must extend beyond the typical K-12 classroom setting and include resources, such as community partners and immersive learning experiences, to make a measurable difference. A partnership between an informal science learning organization and a charter school that serves students primarily from historically excluded populations was formed to support the students' awareness and readiness to pursue STEM-based careers.
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