Impact of Indicators on Hispanic Student Postsecondary STEM Success

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Abstract

The study explored the extent that indicators predict STEM careers and postsecondary degrees for Hispanic students. Data from the High School Longitudinal Study of 2009 (HSLS:09) were used. Logistic regression analyses explored differences between Hispanic and White students, and Hispanic groups moderated by socioeconomic status and English language learner status. Achievement, behavior, motivation, and social engagement are associated with the likelihood of declaring a STEM field of study. Between 8.9 and 33.6 percent of the variance was explained by the models. With the number of jobs in STEM projected to increase significantly, and Hispanics students underrepresented in those fields, results provide insights to target interventions and supports to increase representation of Hispanic students.

Authors

• Sandra M. Durden, Edmentum

• Tess E. Dawber, Council for Aid to Education

• Stephanie A. Hartzell, Concordia University - Texas