Research Shows Prominent Structural Racism in STEM Industry

Nicole Fonger, assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education, was quoted in the Lifewire article “Tech Education Is Racist—Here’s How to Fix It, Experts Say.” The article highlights research that shows the prominence of structural racism in the STEM field, which is holding back members of underrepresented groups who are pursuing this field. Fonger adds, “There is work to be done at all levels, from the micro level of individual biases and ideologies, to the classroom level of relational interactions among teachers and students, to the institutional level of policies and practices.”