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by Mychal Wynn (Author), Mychal-David Wynn (Editor)
Mychal Wynn, in HBCU STEM Pathways presents the facts regarding the underrepresentation of Blacks in STEM. The National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics' 2023 report, "Diversity and STEM: Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities," profiles the underrepresentation of Blacks across the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics workforce where Blacks represent only:
- 9% of Scientists & Engineers
- 6% of Social and Related Scientists
- 6% of Computer and Mathematical Scientists
- 4% of Biological, Agricultural, and other Life Scientists
- 4% of Physical and Related Scientists
Mychal Wynn, in HBCU STEM Pathways confronts this reality head on by providing insight into the HBCU "culture of caring" that is propelling Black students into STEM through such programs as the:
- Center of Excellence in Cyber Defense
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- IBM-HBCU Quantum Center
- Video Game Management and Design
- Self-driving Vehicles
- FAA HBCU Initiative
More than expanding awareness, Mychal Wynn, in HBCU STEM Pathways provides strategies in such areas as:
- Aligning a student's gifts, talents, interests, and aspirations with their course taking, summer programs, and other STEM-related experiences.
- Matching to the 'right' colleges and 'right' scholarships.
- Building a body of work that is reflected in a student's résumé and supported by recommendations to qualify for competitive programs and scholarships.
- Identifying career pathways, aligned with a student's interest profile, in which a student is less likely to change majors.
Mychal Wynn, in HBCU STEM Pathways provides examples of successful students, occupational and salary data for each STEM discipline. Read Mychal Wynn's HBCU Healthcare Pathways to explore such pathways as chiropractic, dental, medical, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, podiatry, and veterinary.
