Encouraging Minorities to Pursue Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Careers: A Briefing Before The United States Commission on Civil Rights Held in Washington, DC

A panel of experts briefed the Commission on possible reasons that minority students who begin college intending to major in science, technology, engineering or math (“STEM”) leave these disciplines in disproportionate numbers before graduation. Discussed: possible ways to improve the retention of these students in STEM degree programs and the findings and recommendations by the Commission.