(Under)Represented Latin@s in STEM: Increasing Participation Throughout Education and the Workplace

(Under)Represented Latin@s in STEM: Increasing Participation Throughout Education and the Workplace presents a critical investigation into Latin@ underrepresentation in STEM throughout the education pipeline and workforce. (Under)Represented Latin@s in STEM highlights nationally relevant research related to the creation of opportunities for Latin@ students in STEM and the ways in which these opportunities increase Latin@ participation in STEM. Of particular interest across the chapters is the notion of building and sustaining a strong STEM identity within Latin@ students. As such, the authors present ideas through various lenses including teacher preparation and transformative teaching strategies, family and community involvement, and innovative programs for minority students. A broad range of STEM fields (including mathematics, robotics, and computer science), grade levels, and learning environments (including informal and formal, rural and urban) are represented throughout the chapters. Thus, (Under)Represented Latin@s in STEM presents research-based practices that increase Latin@ participation in STEM as a single collection for educators, administrators, and policymakers. In addition to learning about the great efforts that scholars are doing in broadening diversity in STEM, readers will be able to take away ideas for designing and implementing similar educational programs and teaching strategies for their own students.

Timothy T. Yuen is Associate Professor of Instructional Technology at the University of Texas at San Antonio. He received his PhD in curriculum and instruction with a specialization in instructional technology from the University of Texas at Austin.

Emily P. Bonner is Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction. She received her PhD in curriculum and instruction (mathematics education) from the University of Florida. She is the author of the book, Unearthing Culturally Responsive Mathematics Teaching: The Legacy of Gloria Jean Merriex.

María G. Arreguín-Anderson is Associate Professor of Early Childhood and Elementary Education. She received her EdD in bilingual education from the Texas A&M University-Kingsville. She is the current Vice President of the National Association for Bilingual Education and former President of the Texas Association for Bilingual Education.