Native American perceptions of scientists – Reimagining Equity and Values in Informal Science Education

January 1st, 2013 | RESEARCH

Some say that if we could dismantle negative stereotypes of scientists, minority students would be more likely to consider careers in STEM. But precisely what views do minority students hold? In this study, researchers examined the perceptions of 133 Native American students by analysing students’ drawings of scientists and their accompanying written explanations.