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Abstract
This randomized experiment (158 undergraduate women majoring in geoscience) identifies critical elements for successful mentorship programs aimed at improving women's motivation and persistence in STEM careers. The study finds that a combination of three factors is crucial: inspiration (exposure to female role models), inoculation (training on networking and overcoming obstacles), and introduction to a local female geoscientist mentor. These elements, working together, significantly increase mentoring, motivation, and persistence.
Publisher
Communications Earth & Environment
Published On
Aug 13, 2020
Authors
Paul R Hernandez, Amanda S Adams, Rebecca T Barnes, Brittany Bloodhart, Melissa Burt, Sandra M Clinton, Wenyu Du, Heather Henderson, Ilana Pollack, Emily V Fischer
Tags
mentorship
women in STEM
geoscience
persistence
motivation
role models
networking

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