Within chemistry education, there is increasing interest in the production of a larger and more diverse group of undergraduate degree holders. The benefits of increased diversity are numerous, however, this goal remains a challenge for educators. This study will address the question of which racial and ethnic minorities remain underrepresented in chemical sciences. Data from the United States Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System will be analyzed from the year 2000 to 2016 to explore the rates of undergraduate degree completion for students from various racial and ethnic groups. This data will be compared to national averages to determine the level of representativeness in the graduates in our central science. Gaining an understanding of the chemistry-specific levels of representation will allow us to reach new frontiers in the diversity of our chemical workforce.<br/>

Who is underrepresented?

2019 Spring National Meeting

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