Explains that although many young minority girls are interested in science, the racism and sexism in the field discourage them from pursuing it after high school. This title examines the experiences of African American girls in science education using multiple methods of quantitative and qualitative research, including a web survey.
Sandra L. Hanson is Professor of Sociology and Research Associate at Life Cycle Institute, Catholic University. She is the author of Lost Talent: Women in the Sciences (Temple).
