Women and underrepresented minorities (URM) study STEM at lower rates than population demographics would suggest. However, future projections indicate continued diversity increase (CRS, 2017; BLS, 2017). Science identity has an influence on STEM graduation (Ruiz. Science identity development (SID) is the aspect of the self that relates to science. SID development in chemistry majors at an R1 institution has been studied (Carlone & Johnson, 2018, 2019). However, the progression of SID among diverse STEM undergraduates in a primarily undergraduate institution (PUI) is a gap in the literature. Results from a study of SID among undergraduate chemistry and biochemistry majors at a PUI using a survey developed by Robinson, <i>et al.</i> (2018,) and interviews of representative subjects will be reported. Analyses will include ANOVA, factor analysis and mixed growth model methods. This study will contribute to the discovery of SID critical milestones, which could lead to potential pedagogical and curricular interventions.

Profiles of science identity development

ACS Spring 2022

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