EPISODE 01- WHO IS URM IN STEM?
EPISODE 01- WHO IS URM IN STEM?Description
Efforts to increase underrepresented minority (URM) representation in STEM has been gaining traction as of late, with many large institutions are putting forth initiatives and funds to help diversify the STEM workforce. The latest statistics from the National Science Foundation indicate that up to 70% of the STEM workforce is comprised of whites, a number which illustrates the need for continued intensive efforts and funding towards recruiting more people from URM backgrounds. Progress on these matters has been inching forward, with advancement in the number of women working on STEM degrees or jobs, however, very clear disparities remain when it comes to salaries and upward mobility.
During Science in Color Episode 1, we dive deep into the challenges Indian and Asian international students face, as well as their sentiments regarding URMs and how they fit into that context.
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