The current conversation in diversifying STEM classrooms and workforce in the United States focuses attention on traditionally underrepresented groups such as women and people of color. Very often, Black women in STEM are grouped into the large category of underrepresented populations in STEM, and there is little effort to specifically focus on the unique experiences of this population. There is a small segment of existing programs and efforts that specifically call out Black women as a target population for STEM diversity efforts. This is evidenced by new and growing programs like Black Girls Code, efforts on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) campuses to increase their enrollment of Black women in STEM majors, and media publications primarily managed by Black women, that celebrate and encourage Black women in STEM. While there is growing impact and attention for these efforts, the results have yet to be realized in STEM degree attainment, workforce representation, and faculty ranks.
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