Systemic Racism in STEM Education

How does racism impact students’ experiences in STEM education? In this interactive infographic, review systemic racism in its three forms—individual, institutional, and structural—and explore how it creates barriers to learning for racially diverse students.

References

Gosztyla, M., Kwong, L., Murray, N., & Williams, C. (n.d.). Responses to 10 common criticisms of anti-racism action in STEM. https://antiracisminstem.wordpress.com/ Jackson, D. Z. (2022). A new study confirms: Structural racism in STEM programs needs fixing. The Equation. https://blog.ucsusa.org/derrick-jackson/a-new-study-confirms-structural-racism-in-stem-programs-needs-fixing/ The Education Trust. (2020). Inequities in advanced coursework: What’s driving them and what leaders can do. https://edtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Inequities-in-Advanced-Coursework-Whats-Driving-Them-and-What-Leaders-Can-Do-January-2019.pdf The Education Trust. (2022, April 21). Why are Black and Latino students shut out of AP STEM courses? https://edtrust.org/resource/why-are-black-and-latino-students-shut-out-of-ap-stem-courses/

Topics

  • professional development
  • STEM education
  • systemic racism
  • RDEISE
  • equity
  • racism
  • inclusion
  • diversity
  • belonging
  • inclusive education
  • individual racism
  • institutional racism
  • structural racism