Latine Students’ STEM Identity Development: Reflecting on Implicit Biases, Imposter Syndrome, Self-Efficacy, and Support Systems

This study used an equity ethic framework and a STEM identity model to contextualize and understand Latine students’ perceptions of STEM identity development. The purpose of this study was to investigate how Latine undergraduate students who engaged in STEM coursework perceived their learning experi...

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Published in:	Education Sciences
Main Authors:	Alyssa Guadalupe Cavazos, Valerie Leija, Javier Cavazos Vela
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-07-01
Subjects:	Latine undergraduate students STEM identity development Hispanic Serving Institutions
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/15/7/865

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