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Pathways: A Qualitative Analysis Of African American Women’S Career Trajectory In S.T.E.M.-Based Careers: Impacting And Informing A Career Development Pipeline Program For African American Girls, Sheila Witherspoon Ph.D.
Pathways: A Qualitative Analysis Of African American Women’S Career Trajectory In S.T.E.M.-Based Careers: Impacting And Informing A Career Development Pipeline Program For African American Girls, Sheila Witherspoon Ph.D.
Sheila Witherspoon Ph.D.
The presentation explored a pilot study examining African American women’s introduction and exposure to S.T.E.M. based fields, how it augmented their career trajectory, and their beliefs on how findings can inform the design and implementation of career development pipeline programs that support the admission, recruitment and retention of African American girls’ pursuit of STEM based careers.
Transitions: A Peer Mentorship Group For African American Males, Sheila Witherspoon Ph.D.
Transitions: A Peer Mentorship Group For African American Males, Sheila Witherspoon Ph.D.
Sheila Witherspoon Ph.D.
The transition from elementary to junior high school can be both an exciting and intimidating time for students. However, for some African American males, this transition may be challenging, as research reveals their disproportionate suspension and/or expulsion from school...This article describes a model for planning and implementing a peer mentoring group facilitated by African American male students in an effort to assist with the transition process from elementary to junior high school.