Passing challenging introductory chemistry course gives biggest boost to underrepresented students

A study of University of Washington undergraduate records shows that underrepresented students received lower grades in general chemistry -- an introductory-level course series for many STEM degrees -- compared to their peers. If the grade was sufficiently low, they were more likely to leave STEM. But in the first general chemistry course, if underrepresented students earned at least the minimum grade needed to continue the series, they were more likely than their peers to continue the series.

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