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Peer reviewedWalker, Bailus, Jr. – American Journal of Public Health, 1991
Few U.S. youths particularly from minority groups, pursue careers in science or environmental health. This description of efforts to boost the number of black scientists considers why such initiatives may not work. Economic concerns and the low prestige of many college science programs contribute to minority disinterest in science. (SLD)
Descriptors: Blacks, Career Choice, College Students, Demography
