Opening up STEMM Pathways among Indigenous People in the U.S.: What Is the Role of Cultural, Spiritual, and Ethical Conflicts in Indigenous People's STEMM Educational and Career Decisions?
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| Title: | Opening up STEMM Pathways among Indigenous People in the U.S.: What Is the Role of Cultural, Spiritual, and Ethical Conflicts in Indigenous People's STEMM Educational and Career Decisions? |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Castagno, Angelina E. (ORCID |
| Source: | International Journal of Science Education. 2023 45(2):106-124. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 19 |
| Publication Date: | 2023 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | National Science Foundation (NSF) |
| Contract Number: | 1835108 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | STEM Education, Medicine, American Indian Students, Alaska Natives, College Students, Ethics, Cultural Influences, Religious Factors, American Indian Education, Career Pathways, Equal Education, Indigenous Populations |
| DOI: | 10.1080/09500693.2022.2152293 |
| ISSN: | 0950-0693 1464-5289 |
| Abstract: | This paper explores how the educational and career paths of Indigenous people in STEMM have been impacted by ethical, cultural, and/or spiritual issues. Based on a survey of over 400 Indigenous students and professionals in STEMM fields, plus over 30 follow up interviews, we find that these issues cause some Indigenous people to leave particular fields altogether, others to avoid certain tasks within their chosen field, and still others to intentionally select particular fields. Ethical, cultural, and/or spiritual issues also are the reason some Indigenous people choose certain career paths, because of their desire to help their communities. By understanding these pathway impacts, STEMM leaders and educators can ensure more equitable pathways and can prepare, recruit, and retain Indigenous people in STEMM fields. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2023 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1387369 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This paper explores how the educational and career paths of Indigenous people in STEMM have been impacted by ethical, cultural, and/or spiritual issues. Based on a survey of over 400 Indigenous students and professionals in STEMM fields, plus over 30 follow up interviews, we find that these issues cause some Indigenous people to leave particular fields altogether, others to avoid certain tasks within their chosen field, and still others to intentionally select particular fields. Ethical, cultural, and/or spiritual issues also are the reason some Indigenous people choose certain career paths, because of their desire to help their communities. By understanding these pathway impacts, STEMM leaders and educators can ensure more equitable pathways and can prepare, recruit, and retain Indigenous people in STEMM fields. |
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| ISSN: | 0950-0693 1464-5289 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/09500693.2022.2152293 |
