The Role of Professional Societies in STEM Diversity
Vernon R. Morris, Talitha M. Washington
TL;DR
This paper discusses how professional societies can enhance diversity and retention of underrepresented racial groups in STEM fields to strengthen the future workforce.
Contribution
It provides insights into the role of professional societies in increasing participation and persistence of underrepresented racial groups in STEM.
Findings
Professional societies can positively influence diversity in STEM.
Underrepresentation of African American scientists persists and declines over time.
Strategies for societies to support racial diversity are discussed.
Abstract
The overall percentages of African American scientists indicate underrepresentation in most science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines and the percentages appear to be declining over the last three decades. We will share insights on how professional societies can directly impact the broadening of participation as well as the persistence of racial groups in the STEM fields and hence, strengthen and sustain the Nation's future workforce.
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