THE CHARACTERISTICS AND EXPERIENCES OF MINORITY FRESHMEN COMMITTED TO BIOMEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE RESEARCH CAREERS

Volumen 12, Ausgabe 2-3, 2006, pp. 155-177

DOI: 10.1615/JWomenMinorScienEng.v12.i2-3.40

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Leticia Oseguera
University of California, Irvine, Department of Education, 2001 Berkeley Place North, #2084, Irvine, CA 92697-5500

Sylvia Hurtado
University of California, Los Angeles

Nida Denson
University of California, Los Angeles; School of Social Sciences and Psychology, University of Western Sydney, Penrith, NSW, 2751, Australia

Oscar Cerna
University of California, Los Angeles

Victor Saenz
University of California, Los Angeles

ABSTRAKT

This study examines the characteristics and pre-college experiences of African American/Black, Latina/Latino, and American Indian students who demonstrate an interest in pursuing a major in a biomedical or behavioral science field as well as an interest in pursuing a career in scientific research at college entry. Using data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program, the study explores factors that contribute to the career aspirations of racial/ethnic minority populations. Logistic regression analyses on a national sample of 71,000 students reveal that coursework and experiential learning in the sciences during high school as well as having a parent who is employed in a scientific field are important contributors to early interest in pursuing a scientific research career.

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