Table 2 Respondents’ educational goals at Interviews #1 and #2
Respondent name | Pathway at Time 1 | Pathway at Time 2 | Reasons for leaving/questioning STEM |
|---|---|---|---|
Maya | Industrial engineering | Industrial design (still at community college) | Alignment with interests |
Meghan | Chemical engineering | Out of school—plans to train as physical therapy assistant | Discouraging classroom experiences |
Tarana | Computer science | Out of school—no plans to return | Financial difficulty |
Rosa | Horticulture technology | Agriculture education | Alignment with interests |
Serena | Biology | Social science—graduate | Chilly climate in STEM |
Kamala | Computer programming | Computer science | Chilly climate in STEM |
Michelle | Biology | Biology—graduate | Chilly climate in STEM |