The Recruitment and Retention of Minorities in Science at Arizona State University
Ivins, Hayley W.
School of Life Sciences, Arizona State University
Mentor: Maienschein, Jane; School of Life Sciences, Arizona State University
The significance of this research lies in the view that a more diverse academic faculty and student population is a goal of the university. Recent national trends suggest a focus on improving the status and climate for underrepresented minorities in science-related academia. A diverse faculty and student population in the sciences is important to expand the field of science and incorporate a wide variety of experiences. There is a documented history of glass ceilings, outdated approaches to hiring and implicit discriminatory treatment of women and minorities in science fields. ASU, as it becomes the New American University and the largest public university in the United States, needs to be a forerunner in workplace and academic equity. In this poster I examine the representation of minorities narrowly, broadly and comparatively in the sciences. I begin with the representation over a seven year period at Arizona State University, comparing these figures with national trends. I also examine the presence of programs specifically designed to increase participation of minorities in science, both at Arizona State University and at peer institutions.