by Steve Olson
First published 2007
Scientific research remains dominated by a narrow demographic, leaving brilliant minds from minority communities on the sidelines. Steve Olson examines the intervention programs created to change this reality, from high school initiatives to graduate school support systems. These programs operate at every educational level, yet their creators work largely in the dark about what actually works. The National Institute of General Medical Sciences recognized this gap and commissioned research to uncover the secret ingredients of successful programs. Olson presents the findings from a landmark workshop that brought together researchers, program directors, and policy makers. He reveals how some programs transform lives while others fail, what questions researchers should ask when studying these interventions, and how to build a community of scholars dedicated to this work. The book offers a roadmap for anyone seeking to understand how educational interventions can open doors for underrepresented groups in science.
Genres: science, education, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: social-justice
100 pages · Paperback · National Academies Press