Document Type
Article
Date of Original Version
10-31-2019
Department
Biological Sciences
Abstract
We qualitatively investigated ways in which undergraduates unpacked their perceptions of STEM careers after attending a seminar series that introduced them to diverse scientists. Using Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) as a guiding framework, we explored how culturally-specific realities impacted students’ career choices. Our findings suggest that familial ties and cultural expectations played key roles in determining how students navigated career choice. Our results have implications for how institutions navigate career pursuit discussions with students.
Citation/Publisher Attribution
Dewsbury, BM, Taylor, C, Reid, A, & Viamonte, C. (2019). Career Choice among First-Generation, Minority STEM College Students †. Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education., 20(3). doi:10.1128/jmbe.v20i3.1775
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