According to studies, there is a major gap between Latinos and STEM careers. The Latino STEM alliance is working to bridge that gap and get Latino youth interested in STEM.
“Latino STEM Alliance sees STEM education as a key step in a career ladder for economically disadvantaged populations who may be less likely to pursue these opportunities without strong encouragement and support. We partner with schools and community organizations to address the challenge through inspiration—helping children imagine themselves in STEM fields—and empowerment—giving children access to hands-on STEM learning,” they state on their website. Since the beginning of the project in 2010, LSA has impacted the lives of over 2,000 low-income elementary, middle and high school students of color in the Boston area. The organization has been providing learning opportunities as well as helping Latino youth make important connections with professionals in STEM fields.
According to a Pew Research Center report from April 2021, Hispanic people make up 17% of the total workforce, but only 8% of workers in the STEM field. Comparatively, white workers make up 63% of the overall workforce and 67% of STEM workers. Furthermore, the average Hispanic STEM worker makes only 83% of the average white worker’s salary. These inequities demonstrate how STEM has routinely favored white workers while disfavoring Hispanic individuals.
The LSA is providing Latino students with the tools they need to success in a STEM career. This will help close the gap Latinos see in STEM disciplines.
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