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Wyche, James H.; Frierson, Henry T., Jr. – Science, 1990
Described is the need for the development of innovative continuous programs that reach minority students at an early age. The importance of mentors for minority students is stressed at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Reasons for the underrepresentation of minorities in the sciences and engineering are discussed. (KR)
Descriptors: College Science, Cultural Influences, Doctoral Programs, Graduate Students