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An Exploratory Study Of Engineering Identity Development In African American Youth, Coletta Elayne Johnson Bey
An Exploratory Study Of Engineering Identity Development In African American Youth, Coletta Elayne Johnson Bey
Engineering Management & Systems Engineering Theses & Dissertations
Over the next ten years, the United State government forecasted a shortage of one million science, technology, engineering and mathematic (STEM) workers. This shortage of STEM workers can adversely impact the global competitiveness and sustainability of America. Within the workforce, African Americans are grossly underrepresented. The emerging body of knowledge has derived a process by which potential engineers make be identified. There is wide recognition in the body of knowledge that developing engineers have growth mindsets; strong math and science skills; and associate in engineering communities of practice. Authors of published research also agree that parents influence their child(ren)’s career …