Underrepresented minorities make up only about 16 percent of employees in all STEM fields— science, technology, engineering, and math. In an effort to improve those stats, NASA recently asked universities across America to provide proposals for projects that could challenge the barriers to entry for students from diverse backgrounds in engineering.
NASA Commits to Diversity, STEM Program Growth With Grants
Key Takeaways:
- NASA is investing in initiatives to address the significant underrepresentation of minorities in STEM fields, specifically engineering, where they constitute only about 16% of the workforce.
- Six universities received approximately $1.2 million each over three years through NASA's Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) INCLUDES award.
- These funded projects aim to broaden participation for diverse student populations (including racial minorities, Indigenous, Hispanic, and female students) in engineering through strategies such as early engagement, hands-on aerospace experience, new program development, and fostering inclusive communities.
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