Author Type

Graduate Student

Date of Award

2024

Document Type

Thesis

Publication Status

Version of Record

Submission Date

October 2026

Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]

Zhuang, Hanqi

Abstract

Promoting diversity in STEM fields is essential to fostering innovation and addressing global challenges. Despite extensive efforts, the representation of minority groups, including women, in undergraduate computer science and engineering programs remains low, posing significant barriers to equity and inclusivity in STEM education (Nicole & DeBoer, 2020). This systematic review explores the socio-economic and cultural challenges discouraging minority students from pursuing degrees, specifically computer science and engineering disciplines. A comprehensive literature search was conducted across databases such as IEEE Xplore, Google Scholar, and Scopus using specific search terms. Studies were chosen based on clear inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data was carefully extracted and analyzed, focusing on primary obstacles such as the scarcity of role models, biases, and educational barriers. To evaluate the quality of the studies included in the review, Covidence’s quality assessment tools were used, ensuring methodological rigor and consistency across the studies.

Extent

69 p.

Comments

Includes bibliography.|Thesis (MS)--Florida Atlantic University, 2024.|FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection|Includes bibliography.

Identifier

FA00014554

Format

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