Danyelle Ireland|Kimberley Edelin Freeman|Cynthia E. Winston?Proctor|Kendra DeLaine|Stacey McDonald Lowe|Kamilah M. Woodson
(Un)Hidden Figures: A Synthesis of Research Examining the Intersectional Experiences of Black Women and Girls in STEM Education
University of Maryland, Baltimore County|Howard University
chapter argue intersectionality theoretical methodological framework education researchers critically examine students stem fields members intersecting marginalized groups distinctive experiences related social identities psychological processes educational outcomes taken separately bodies education research focused experiences black students female students stem fields often render black women girls hidden figures sufficiently addressed simultaneous racialized gendered experiences educational contexts additionally find current discourse intersectionality limited attend key psychological processes associated identity intersectional experience stem education take theoretical methodological approach examining intersectionality stem education provide new interpretation literature black women girls social context synthesis n 60 research studies revealed 1 identity 2 stem interest confidence persistence 3 achievement ability perceptions attributions 4 socializers support systems key themes within experiences black women girls stem education analysis also highlights ways researchers employed intersectionality make experiences black women girls stem education visible unhidden discuss findings psychological perspective provide insights guide future research practice directions stem education