{"id":614,"date":"2015-02-09T11:08:31","date_gmt":"2015-02-09T11:08:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ddce.utexas.edu\/aamri\/?p=614"},"modified":"2015-02-09T11:08:31","modified_gmt":"2015-02-09T11:08:31","slug":"a-qualitative-investigation-of-african-american-males-career-trajectory-in-engineering-implications-for-teachers-school-counselors-and-parents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.edb.utexas.edu\/bmerc\/a-qualitative-investigation-of-african-american-males-career-trajectory-in-engineering-implications-for-teachers-school-counselors-and-parents\/","title":{"rendered":"A qualitative investigation of African American males&#8217; career trajectory in engineering: Implications for teachers, school counselors, and parents"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Moore III, J. (2006). A qualitative investigation of African American males&#8217; career trajectory in engineering: Implications for teachers, school counselors, and parents.\u00a0<em>The Teachers College Record<\/em>,\u00a0108(2), 246-266.<\/p>\n<p>Using the grounded theory approach, this research investigation, drawing on a larger study, examined the factors that were most instrumental in influencing African American males&#8217; decisions to pursue engineering as an academic major and\u00a0career choice. Using open-ended biographical questionnaires, individual interviews, andfocus groups, numerous themes emerged from these data. More specifically, the central themes that had major impact on African American males&#8217; career trajectory were (a) strong interests in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; (b) strong familial influence and encouragement; (c) strong aptitudes in science and mathematics; (d) meaningful academic experiences and relationships with school personnel; and (e) meaningful enrichment programs, opportunities, and academic experiences. Implications, based on the findings of this research, are provided for teachers, school counselors, and parents.<\/p>\n<p>Full article can be found here:<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.clasp.org\/issues\/boys-and-young-men-of-color\/pages\/body\/ectory_in_Engineering_Implications_for_Teachers_School_Counselors_and_Parents_-_James_L._Moore_III_-_Special_Issue_for_TCR-2.pdf<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moore III, J. (2006). A qualitative investigation of African American males&#8217; career trajectory in engineering: Implications for teachers, school counselors, and parents.\u00a0The Teachers College Record,\u00a0108(2), 246-266. 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