An Asset-Based Approach to Advancing Latina Students in STEM

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This timely volume addresses the underrepresentation of Latina women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and emphasizes resilience as a vital communal response to enhance their presence in academic programs and positions. It documents the racialized and gendered experiences of Latinas in STEM at US colleges and positions resilience as a key counter to deficit narratives. By adopting an asset-based approach, the chapters illustrate how Latinas leverage their cultural backgrounds as sources of strength, advocating for the nurturing of this cultural wealth to inform leadership and policy that supports their pursuit of graduate degrees and successful careers in STEM. The text highlights strategies for increasing personal resilience and institutional retention of Latina women, offering crucial insights for bolstering diversity in STEM fields. It is primarily aimed at academics, scholars, educators, and researchers in STEM education, but will also benefit those involved in higher education, multicultural education, and the advancement of minorities both in and outside academia. The authors include Elsa M. Gonzalez, Frank Fernandez, and Miranda Wilson, who bring expertise in higher education.