'In My Blood': External Factors for International STEM Postdoctoral Scholars' Career Decisions
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| Title: | 'In My Blood': External Factors for International STEM Postdoctoral Scholars' Career Decisions |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Kathryn J. Watson (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Global Education and Research. 2024 8(2):103-115. |
| Availability: | University of South Florida M3 Center. 8350 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243. Tel: 941-359-4563; Fax: 610-500-5092; e-mail: info@jger.us; Web site: https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/jger/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 15 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | National Science Foundation (NSF), Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) |
| Contract Number: | 1821008 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Students, STEM Education, STEM Careers, Postdoctoral Education, Parent Influence, Science Interests, Innovation, Scientific Attitudes, Science Education, Student Interests, Career Choice, Decision Making, Learner Engagement, Participant Characteristics, Collectivism, Individualism, Cultural Pluralism, Occupational Aspiration |
| ISSN: | 2577-5081 2577-509X |
| Abstract: | This instrumental case study (Stake, 1995) explores the external factors that influence international science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) postdoctoral scholars in the United States to pursue a career in STEM. Interviews with 20 international STEM postdoctoral scholars were analyzed deductively to shed light on their unique backgrounds and experiences. Three themes emerged: (a) parents were highly encouraging, (b) a love of science was nurtured in school, and (c) they were eager to engage in and promote scientific innovation. These findings illustrate the ways in which family, schools, and community influence the STEM career trajectories of international postdoctoral scholars. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1430790 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This instrumental case study (Stake, 1995) explores the external factors that influence international science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) postdoctoral scholars in the United States to pursue a career in STEM. Interviews with 20 international STEM postdoctoral scholars were analyzed deductively to shed light on their unique backgrounds and experiences. Three themes emerged: (a) parents were highly encouraging, (b) a love of science was nurtured in school, and (c) they were eager to engage in and promote scientific innovation. These findings illustrate the ways in which family, schools, and community influence the STEM career trajectories of international postdoctoral scholars. |
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| ISSN: | 2577-5081 2577-509X |
