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
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.
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​Our research indicates that minoritized STEM entrepreneurs are critical to bringing equity to their communities by creating businesses that hire other minoritized employees.
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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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Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Innovation and Inclusion in the STEM Ecosystem, Johns Hopkins University
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Founder, R-RIGHTS
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Chair of Center for Entrepreneurship, Economics, Finance and Accounting & Associate Professor, Hampton University
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​Associate Dean of Academics and Land-grant Programs & Associate Professor, Tennessee State University
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Cornelius Vanderbilt Chair of Education, Professor of Sociology & Education Policy Studies, Vanderbilt University
Participating students will receive:
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$35 gift card from a Black-owned business or
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$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
Criteria
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You must be 18 years or older.
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You must be a current undergraduate student (.edu email required).
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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