Understanding the Experiences of Female STEM Transfers: A Perspective of Community Cultural Wealth Theory

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Abstract

This case study explored the experiences of eight female transfer students in STEM at a public, research-intensive, four-year university located in a Southern state of the U.S. Through the theoretical lens of community cultural wealth (CCW) model and the concept of experiential capital (EC), we described how the various forms of capitals assisted female STEM transfers in navigating transfer pathways despite personal and institutional challenges. Findings enriched the understanding of familial and experiential capital. Several implications were provided for higher education researchers and practitioners.

Authors

• Jingwen Liu, Louisiana State University

• Yu April Chen, Louisiana State University