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Intersectional and Critical Approaches to Examining the Experiences and Success of Minoritized Undergraduates in STEM

Sat, April 15, 9:50 to 11:20am CDT (9:50 to 11:20am CDT), Hyatt Regency Chicago, Floor: West Tower - Ballroom Level, Atlanta

Session Type: Symposium

Abstract

This symposium highlights four methodologically diverse papers that take intersectional and critical approaches to understanding how intersecting identities uniquely shape students’ experiences and outcomes in STEM disciplines. The goal of each of these papers is to offer theoretical and empirical perspectives and approaches aimed at broadening participation of racially and gender diverse students in STEM fields. In doing so, we attend to the call in educational psychology to engage with critical theories and perspectives, all while challenging deficit-based perspectives of Students of Color in STEM.

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