Devon Todd AFAM 111 Annotated Bibliography 17 April 2021 STEM Influences: Annotated Bibliography Denson, C. D., Avery, Z. K., & Schell, J. W. (2010). Critical Inquiry into Urban African-American Students’ Perceptions of Engineering. Journal of African American Studies, 14(1), 61–74. https://doi-org.proxy.library.vcu.edu/10.1007/s12111-009-9107-4 Researchers studied seven high school students to get a better understanding of how African American students viewed Engineering. The sample consisted of students from urban areas in California and Georgia. These studies were conducted in the form of individual interviews that were being recorded. It was clear that the Californian students were more informed about the field of engineering and therefore, were more excited about entering the field. These interests were sparked by authority figures who encouraged them to pursue engineering. Verharen, C., Tharakan, J., Bugarin, F., Fortunak, J., Gutema, B., Kadoda, G., Wensing, E., & Middendorf, G. (2019). Coupling Ethical STEM Research to Community Engagement at Africana Universities: A Model. Western Journal of Black Studies, 43(1/2), 36–46. The writers explore STEM’s ethical impact on students at Africana Universities. They studied the sampled group of students’ performance in class. They also studied how the professors and other authority figures respond to students- whether they expose them to helpful resources or not. The foundation of this study was based on W.E.B Du Bois’ prior research. Erigha, M., & Crooks-Allen, A. (2020). Digital Communities of Black Girlhood: New Media Technologies and Online Discourses of Empowerment. Black Scholar, 50(4), 66–76. https://doi-org.proxy.library.vcu.edu/10.1080/00064246.2020.1811601 Technology has become a pivotal part of modern Black movements. It is a great tool to connect Black women internationally, while also allowing them to show what Black girlhood really looks like. Social media has become an outlet for creativity while also being an effective way to raise awareness for certain issues. The authors found that being able to share their experiences on social media brought them a unique sense of empowerment. Young, P. A. (2008). Instructional Technologies Designed by and for African Americans: An Examination of Several Works. Western Journal of Black Studies, 32(2), 31–40. Throughout history, African Americans have made an effort to technologically educate themselves when others failed to do so. During the early 1800s to mid 1900s, Black men and women invented instructional print technology that aided in the education system at that time. The mid 1900s was centered around media technology during the Harlem Renaissance. These creations improved the learning experience of consumers.
