TABLE 1.
Demography of CURE and traditional students
| Category | CURE % (n = 57) | Traditional % (n = 68) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender Identity | ||
| Man | 28.07 | 29.41 |
| Woman | 59.65 | 58.82 |
| Unknowna | 12.28 | 11.77 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||
| White | 8.77 | 5.88 |
| Latine | 70.18 | 69.12 |
| Black | 0.00 | 4.41 |
| Asian | 1.75 | 1.47 |
| Multiracial/Multiethnic | 7.02 | 1.47 |
| Unknown | 12.28 | 17.65 |
| Generational Status | ||
| First-generation | 19.30 | 33.82 |
| Continuing generation | 68.42 | 47.06 |
| Unknown | 12.28 | 19.12 |
| College Major | ||
| Biological Sciences | 63.16 | 17.65 |
| Other STEM discipline | 22.81 | 45.59 |
| Non-STEM | 1.75 | 19.11 |
| Unknown | 12.28 | 17.65 |
| Prior Research Experience | ||
| No prior research experience | 53.73 | 64.70 |
| Prior research experience | 24.56 | 17.65 |
| Unknown | 21.71 | 17.65 |
aThe unknown category for each demographic feature is comprised of students who did not respond to the demographic survey.