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Author:   Laura I. Rendón ,  Mildred García ,  Vijay Kanagala ,  Mildred García
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Greenwood Press
Weight:   0.652kg
ISBN:  

9781610697910

ISBN 10:   161069791
Pages:   296
Publication Date:   08 September 2017
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Foreword Mildred García Acknowledgments A Note to the Reader Introduction: What Is STEM and Why Is It Important for Latinx Students? Laura I. Rendón and Vijay Kanagala Part I: Planning for a Career in STEM 1. STEP 1: Preparing for a Career in STEM—°Preparate! Karina I. Vielma 2. STEP 2: Choosing a College and STEM Program Marcela Cuellar and Juan Carlos Garibay 3. STEP 3: Paying for College Vincent D. Carales, Ripsimé Bledsoe, and Amaury Nora Part II: Succeeding in College 4. STEP 4: Surviving Thriving in the First Year of College Vijay Kanagala, Josephine J. Gonzalez, and Jose Adrian Leon 5. STEP 5: Choosing a STEM Major Dimitra Jackson Smith and Frankie Santos Laanan 6. STEP 6: Continuing on to Graduate School in STEM Leslie A. Coward, Kimberly A. Koledoye, and Stella L. Smith Part III: Choosing a Career in STEM 7. STEP 7: Choosing a Career in STEM—STEM Majors Rosa M. Banda and Alonzo M. Flowers III Part IV: Sharing Stories 8. Testimonios Vijay Kanagala and Laura I. Rendón Testimonio 1 Stephany Alvarez-Ventura Testimonio 2 Alejandro Araiza Testimonio 3 Diana Del Angel Testimonio 4 Julissa Del Bosque Testimonio 5 Xiomara Elias Argote Testimonio 6 Dana M. García Testimonio 7 Karla Gutierrez Testimonio 8 Rodolfo Jimenez Testimonio 9 Ricardo Martinez Testimonio 10 Olivia Moreno Testimonio 11 Elvia Elisa Niebla Testimonio 12 Semarhy Quinones-Soto Testimonio 13 Marina B. Suarez Testimonio 14 Simon Trevino Part V: College and University Directories for STEM Programs 9. Listing of the Best STEM Colleges and Universities for Latinx Students Demeturie Toso-Lafaele Gogue and Sarah Maria Childs Part VI: Resources 10. Resources for Latinx Students Interested in STEM Careers Cynthia Diana Villarreal and Sarah Price About the Editors and Contributors Index

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The book is well written using easy-to-understand language, and includes explanations for specialized terms. It provides information and guidance to young Latino/a students and their parents who want to better understand STEM requirements, including information about choosing schools, financial aid and scholarships, career paths, and tips for success. . . . Every effort is made throughout this text to link readers to relevant information, and it is certainly a useful tool for anyone interested in working in the sciences. * ARBAonline *

The book is well written using easy-to-understand language, and includes explanations for specialized terms. It provides information and guidance to young Latino/a students and their parents who want to better understand STEM requirements, including information about choosing schools, financial aid and scholarships, career paths, and tips for success. . . . Every effort is made throughout this text to link readers to relevant information, and it is certainly a useful tool for anyone interested in working in the sciences. - ARBAonline

Author Information

Laura I. Rendón, PhD, is professor of higher education at the University of Texas-San Antonio. Rendón is a research specialist on college preparation, persistence, and graduation of low-income, first-generation students. Vijay Kanagala, PhD, is assistant professor of higher education at the University of Vermont. His research interests include college access, success, and completion for low-income, first-generation college students.

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