ICPS
2023 International Convention of Psychological Science · 2023
Fostering Resilience for Underrepresented Minorities in STEM: Student-Driven Solutions to Microaggressions and Discrimination
- Kaitlyn Atkins
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill - Bryan Dougan
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill - Viji Sathy
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill - A.T. Panter
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Abstract
Science identity and belonging are critical for success of underrepresented minority (URM) students in STEM fields, but discrimination can be a barrier. We used in-depth interviews to understand URM STEM students’ experiences of microaggressions and resilience at a predominantly white institution. We identified student-driven solutions, including mentorship and peer advocacy.
Prejudice
