4. Currently, underrepresented minorities will constitute 40% of the U.S.
population by 2050
Underrepresented minorities are particularity underrepresented in the
fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM),
earning only 12.5 percent of all such degrees
Experts say this gap poses an alarming problem not only to
universities but also to the nation as a whole.
5. ‘The STEM field is no more
diverse than 14 years ago’
U.S. News
6. 1. Why have STEM fields traditionally lacked
diversity and youth compared to other
industries?
7. 2. What support structures can organizations
provide for minority professionals entering
the field?
8. 3. What can we do to prepare for the influx
of young STEM professionals projected to
enter the field soon?
