Retention, Culture, and Mentorship: The Real Pillars of a Diverse STEM Workforce
The notion that diversifying STEM is simply a matter of filling a leaky pipeline with more recruits has long been challenged by researchers and practitioners alike. Data consistently show that recruitment alone cannot sustain representation when institutional cultures, mentorship structures, and workplace climates remain unchanged. SACNAS members and leading scholars weigh in on what genuine systemic change actually looks like.