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Is it Worth it? Science Education of the Talented 2%
Author(s) -
Baker Lee D.,
Canada Tracie
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
transforming anthropology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.325
H-Index - 9
eISSN - 1548-7466
pISSN - 1051-0559
DOI - 10.1111/traa.12037
Subject(s) - variety (cybernetics) , higher education , public relations , sociology , political science , action (physics) , engineering ethics , engineering , law , computer science , physics , quantum mechanics , artificial intelligence
This essay critiques mismatch theory in science education, a theory supported by opponents of affirmative action who strive to derail efforts to diversify institutions of higher education. Can high‐achieving students survive and thrive in an academic environment dominated by their super high‐achieving peers? Our research suggests that while there are a variety of nuanced factors that impact an undergraduate's success in certain majors, students of all backgrounds can excel at highly selective universities, given the proper resources and support.