An Integrated Analysis of School Students’ Aspirations for STEM Careers: Which Student and School Factors Are Most Predictive?
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DOI: 10.1007/s10763-016-9793-z
Abstract: Declining enrolments in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines and a lack of interest in STEM careers are concerning at a time when society is becoming more reliant on complex technologies. We examine student… read more here.
Keywords: stem careers; analysis; school; school students ... See more keywords
Early patterns of skill acquisition and immigrants’ specialization in STEM careers
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DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1812041116
Abstract: Significance Do net returns to early investments in skill acquisition explain patterns of occupational specialization among immigrants? We design an empirical analysis of nationally representative data to show that age at immigration and mother tongue… read more here.
Keywords: stem careers; science; skill acquisition; immigrants specialization ... See more keywords
Strategic familismo: how Hispanic/Latine students negotiate family values and their stem careers
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DOI: 10.1080/09518398.2024.2365191
Abstract: Abstract Hispanic/Latine young adults remain severely under-represented in STEM fields. While structural barriers contributing to these disparities have been thoroughly examined in previous research, the current study brings focus to the strategies young adults employ… read more here.
Keywords: stem careers; hispanic latine; young adults; latine ... See more keywords
Examining gender impact on the selection and persistence of STEM careers in a Uruguayan University without access barriers
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DOI: 10.1080/2331186x.2025.2533656
Abstract: Abstract The prevailing theory attributes the underrepresentation of women in STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) to historical gender stereotypes associating jobs and careers in STEM fields primarily with men. The study design carried… read more here.
Keywords: stem careers; university; stem; access ... See more keywords
Aesthetic worldings of work: Exploring invisible women workers and work in glittery STEM careers
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DOI: 10.1177/13505084251379129
Abstract: This article engages with the growing literature on visuality in work and organisations to examine how glitter functions as a compelling aesthetic means, organising how we perceive workers and work. Drawing on an empirical illustration… read more here.
Keywords: aesthetic worldings; stem careers; workers work; worldings work ... See more keywords
IDENTIFICATION OF THE INTEREST OF TURKISH MIDDLE-SCHOOL STUDENTS IN STEM CAREERS: GENDER AND GRADE LEVEL DIFFERENCES
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DOI: 10.33225/jbse/19.18.90
Abstract: In Turkey, it is predicted that the need for STEM employment in the 2016-2023 period will be close to one million and that about 31% of this need will not be met. Therefore, the identification… read more here.
Keywords: grade level; interest; middle school; stem careers ... See more keywords
Continuing education of academic women in STEM: perspectives on mentoring and professional roles
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DOI: 10.3389/feduc.2025.1473331
Abstract: Despite ongoing efforts towards gender equity, the gender gap in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) remains significant today. This article explores the motivations and perceptions of women in different professional roles within STEM fields… read more here.
Keywords: stem careers; education; stem; gender ... See more keywords