"When They See Us": Black Men Exercising Resistance to Matriculate Through STEM Education (Poster 6): SIG-Research Focus on Black Education, Stage 2, 8:12 AM

• In Event: e-Lightening Ed-Talk Session 10 - Stage 2

Abstract

Black Men leave STEM majors in record numbers, which can in part explain their relatively low representation in STEM fields. In this study, we document the experiences of 50 Black Men who are pursuing or currently hold careers in STEM fields, acknowledging and amplifying voices that commonly experience erasure in these settings. We sought to answer the research question: What experiences shape the career trajectory of Black Men STEM professionals and how do those experiences and their response to them lead to career persistence? We highlight moments these men exercised resistance to maintain their placement in STEM environments and remained in their respective fields. Future implications for research and suggestions for the broader STEM education community are discussed.

Authors

• Takeshia Pierre, Tufts University

• Rose Pringle, University of Florida