ACCORDING TO NEW DATA, BLACK CHILDREN LACK EARLY ACCESS TO STEM RESOURCES

Positions in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math arenas are some of the most coveted and popular career paths for people to embark upon. However, Black employees are still extremely underrepresented in STEM fields. According to new data, although Black children are extremely interested in pursuing STEM careers, they lack early access to resources. Students doing chemistry. ADOBE STOCK IMAGES Per a report via the tech skills platform YouScience®, in conjunction with Black Girls Do STEM, the 2024 Black Students and STEM Report concludes that there are significant career exposure gaps for Black children. “As a Black woman in STEM, I have seen first-hand the lack of representation for women, especially Black women, in these in-demand career fields,” Cynthia Chapple, Founder and CEO of Black Girls Do STEM said in a recent press release. “However, I have long felt that the solution to this lies within redefining education for Black students through access to identity affirming informal learning environments; so they understand the full scope of their aptitudes, and also the full scope of what careers are possible.” Chapple went on to say that, “Working with YouScience® has confirmed that notion by truly showcasing the possibilities for our students based...