Career Choice among First-Generation, Minority STEM College Students

Bryan M. Dewsbury1, Cynthia Taylor1, Amy Reid2, Connie M Viamonte3
1Biological Sciences, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881
2Biological Sciences, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199
3English, Global & Sociocultural Studies, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199

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We qualitatively investigated ways in which undergraduates unpacked their perceptions of STEM careers after attending a seminar series that introduced them to diverse scientists. Using Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) as a guiding framework, we explored how culturally-specific realities impacted students’ career choices. Our findings suggest that familial ties and cultural expectations played key roles in determining how students navigated career choice. Our results have implications for how institutions navigate career pursuit discussions with students.

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