STEM & POC

Episode 3 February 17, 2023 00:48:38
STEM & POC
Roots, Race & Culture
STEM & POC

Feb 17 2023 | 00:48:38

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Show Notes

Colleges across the nation are facing a crisis with the lack of Black and Latino students in STEM fields. We speak with Dr. Ferguson and Juliette Bautista about why Blacks and Latinos aren’t leaning towards STEM careers, and how Utah measures in this spectrum. How can we help to tip the scales and help more Blacks and Latinos to enter these fields?

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