Careers in STEM: A Latina Perspective

Journal Article · 09 September 2022 · Computing in Science and Engineering

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/mcse.2022.3188195 · OSTI ID:1997800

Delgado, Andrea  ^[1]; Vergara, Veronica Melesse  ^[1]; Schneibel, Andrea ^[1]

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1. Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)

Three Latina computing professionals at a large national laboratory reflect on the circumstances affecting the low representation of this segment of the population in STEM fields, and computing in particular. Here, the authors share highlights of their path to STEM careers and some of the efforts they are involved in for broadening participation in computing. They consider the roles of minority serving institutions, representation and mentoring, and advocacy.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Science (SC), Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR)
• Grant/Contract Number: AC05-00OR22725
• OSTI ID: 1997800
• Journal Information: Computing in Science and Engineering, Journal Name: Computing in Science and Engineering Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 24; ISSN 1521-9615
• Publisher: IEEE Computer SocietyCopyright Statement
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English