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Investigating and Fostering STEM Entrepreneurship Among Racially Minoritized Undergraduate Students

Are you pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or STEM-related field? Are you interested in winning a gift card, being considered for a fellowship, and helping our movement of STEM entrepreneurs of color?

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Project Overview

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Led by a team of accomplished Black women academics, this project will explore the motivations, challenges, and experiences of racially minoritized students in STEM as they consider or pursue entrepreneurship.

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Our goal is to reach YOU and 999 other STEM undergraduate students to participate in a national survey that will help us understand these dynamics.

We want to understand the unique needs of minority students and provide tailored training, workshops, and coaching in entrepreneurship.

  • ​Our research indicates that minoritized STEM entrepreneurs are critical to bringing equity to their communities by creating businesses that hire other minoritized employees.

  • By participating, students can contribute to a movement that not only aims to diversify STEM but also empowers them to leverage their skills for entrepreneurial success.

Why It Matters

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Meet the Researchers

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Dr. Ebony O. McGee

  • Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Innovation and Inclusion in the STEM Ecosystem, Johns Hopkins University

  • Founder, R-RIGHTS

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Dr. Susanne L. Toney

  • Chair of Center for Entrepreneurship, Economics, Finance and Accounting & Associate Professor, Hampton University

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Dr. De'Etra Young

  • ​Associate Dean of Academics and Land-grant Programs & Associate Professor, Tennessee State University

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Dr. H. Richard Milner

Participating students will receive:

  • $35 gift card from a Black-owned business or

  • $25 Amazon gift card

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Racially minoritized STEM students in their freshman and sophomore years will have the chance to be considered for an intensive, paid three-year hybrid program focused on STEM entrepreneurship. This program includes patent training and is designed to equip them with the tools needed to launch their own ventures.

Opportunities

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Criteria

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To participate in the research study:​
  • You must be 18 years or older.

  • You must be a current undergraduate student (.edu email required).

  • You must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a STEM or STEM-related field.

Join Survey

If you match the criteria listed above, click to participate in the survey:

For any questions, reach out to: bbui3@jh.edu

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