<p>A volume in Research on Women and Education<br />
Women of Color in STEM: Navigating the Workforce is an opportunity for making public the life stories<br />
of women of color who have persevered in STEM workplace settings. The authors used various critical theories to situate and make<br />
visible the lives of women of color in such disciplines and workplace contexts like mathematics, science, engineering, NASA,<br />
academia, government agencies, and others. They skillfully centered women and their experiences at the intersection of their<br />
identity dimensions of race, class, gender, and their respective discipline.<br />
While the disciplines and career contexts vary, the oppression, alienation, and social inequities were common realities for all.<br />
Despite the challenges, the women were resilient and persevered with tenacity, a strong sense of self as a person of color, and<br />
reliance on family, community, mentors, and spirituality. While we celebrated the successes, it is critical that organizational leaders,<br />
whether in education or other workplace settings, draw from narratives and counter‐narratives of these women to improve the<br />
organizational climate where individuals can thrive, despite their racial, class and gender identity. This book will assist educational<br />
communities, professional communities, and families to understand their roles and<br />
responsibilities in increasing the number of women of color in STEM.</p>