Data Science : Belonging in Data Science

This guide provides a general overview of research resources in Data Science, which includes online databases, journals, books, websites & other resources, finding tools and news.

Getting Started

Many students have expressed interest in researching topics related to belonging in STEM professions. This page was designed to help students navigate the research resources available on this topic.

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The resources listed here are not comprehensive, and they inevitably reflect the biases of the various creators. They are intended to provide guidance to a wide variety of resources within STEM. This page is by no means exhaustive and will be continuously updated. Please reach out to us with your feedback and suggestions.

Organizations

Below are a selection of organizations who create a community of belonging to support students, researchers, and faculty in STEM. This is not a comprehensive list. Find many more organizations.

ASPIRE: The National Alliance for Inclusive and Diverse STEM Faculty Aspire seeks to develop inclusive and diverse STEM faculty across the nation by aligning and reinforcing professional development, hiring, and retention practices of STEM faculty simultaneously at institutional, regional, and national levels.
Latinas in STEM The Latinas in STEM Foundation was founded in the summer of 2013 by Latina MIT alumnae who were interested in formalizing the work they were already doing in their respective communities. The founders of Latinas in STEM are first generation American women who were the first in their families to attend college. This group of Latinas know first-hand the many barriers to entry for women in STEM fields. Those barriers are compounded for Latinas due to a lack of role models, lagging outreach, and overall limited parental awareness. Latinas in STEM is a volunteer led and run organization. Members are all employed full-time in industry and pursue this work across the country to fulfill their desire to give back to their community. Latinas in STEM is a force from the community for the community. They are graduates and professionals with STEM careers in industry and a long track record of community service. Their primary purpose is to spread awareness of STEM and to inspire and empower Latina students in the primary and secondary grades, especially in underserved communities, to pursue a STEM career. Latinas in STEM educate parents, as well as students, so that they may be better positioned to support their daughters along their educational journey. Latinas in STEM also help Latinas currently pursuing careers in STEM to thrive in college and in their professional careers. Latinas in STEM has created an ever growing network of Latinas working in STEM fields that empower each other to thrive in their careers through mentorship, networking, and recognition.
oSTEM: Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics oSTEM empowers LGBTQ+ people in STEM to succeed personally, academically, and professionally by cultivating environments and communities that nurture innovation, leadership, and advocacy.
SACNAS: Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science SACNAS is an inclusive organization dedicated to fostering the success of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans, from college students to professionals, in attaining advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in STEM.
SSWOC: Society of STEM Women of Color SSWOC is dedicated to enabling Women of Color to fully pursue careers in STEM. Our mission is to achieve professional liberation, the freedom to pursue one’s professional goals to the extent of one’s own aptitude without externally imposed limitations, for all women, particularly those from historically underrepresented populations.
Women of Color Research Network The Women of Color Research Network was created to provide women of color and supporters of their advancement in the biomedical sciences information about the NIH grants process, advice on career development, and a venue or forum for networking and sharing information.