Hispanic people want to see more representation in STEM programs. Despite significant growth in the Hispanic population in the U.S. over recent decades, Hispanic Americans are still notably underrepresented in STEM fields. And 80% of Hispanic adults believe that younger members of their community would be more inclined to pursue STEM degrees if they could see more Hispanic role models in these fields. Moreover, 75% indicated that increasing Hispanic representation in STEM classes at universities or high schools, particularly with teachers, would further inspire them to follow this educational path. The good news of this survey is that while many Hispanic students express a desire for better support within these fields, 87% of Hispanic college-educated STEM workers report having positive experiences in school, though 43% experienced at least one kind of negative experience. But many attribute their positive experience to mentorship and guidance that helped them recognize the practical applications of STEM subjects in their future careers. (Pew Research Center)
📊 YPulse data: 50% of Hispanic 13-39-year-olds say “Having a mentor to help me achieve my goals” is very / extremely important to their future career
