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'We Constantly Have to Navigate': Indigenous Students' and Professionals' Strategies for Navigating Ethical Conflicts in STEMM

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Title: 'We Constantly Have to Navigate': Indigenous Students' and Professionals' Strategies for Navigating Ethical Conflicts in STEMM
Language: English
Authors: Castagno, Angelina E. (ORCID 0000-0001-9193-0542), Ingram, Jani C., Camplain, Ricky, Blackhorse, Davona
Source: Cultural Studies of Science Education. Sep 2022 17(3):683-700.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 18
Publication Date: 2022
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Indigenous Populations, Indigenous Personnel, Ethics, STEM Education, Medical Education, Experience
DOI: 10.1007/s11422-021-10081-5
ISSN: 1871-1502
1871-1510
Abstract: This paper reports on a research project that explored ethical, cultural, and/or spiritual conflicts and the various strategies used to navigate the conflicts among over 400 Indigenous students and professionals in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine [Our initial project was conceptualized as including STEM fields (not including the final M for medicine/health-related fields). However, our work included survey respondents and interviewees in medicine/health-related fields, so our subsequent analysis and discussion uses the more inclusive acronym of STEMM.] (STEMM) fields. These navigational strategies include teaching others and leveraging their support, engaging in ceremonial practices to provide protection and correction when needed, being in the right mindset and/or acting in the right ways, and--for some--changing pathways altogether. By centering Indigenous students' and professionals' voices and experiences, we learn how intentional, complex, and thoughtful their strategies must be.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2022
Accession Number: EJ1346490
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This paper reports on a research project that explored ethical, cultural, and/or spiritual conflicts and the various strategies used to navigate the conflicts among over 400 Indigenous students and professionals in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine [Our initial project was conceptualized as including STEM fields (not including the final M for medicine/health-related fields). However, our work included survey respondents and interviewees in medicine/health-related fields, so our subsequent analysis and discussion uses the more inclusive acronym of STEMM.] (STEMM) fields. These navigational strategies include teaching others and leveraging their support, engaging in ceremonial practices to provide protection and correction when needed, being in the right mindset and/or acting in the right ways, and--for some--changing pathways altogether. By centering Indigenous students' and professionals' voices and experiences, we learn how intentional, complex, and thoughtful their strategies must be.
ISSN:1871-1502
1871-1510
DOI:10.1007/s11422-021-10081-5