Understanding and Offsetting Financial Barriers for Black Students in Science, Engineering, and MedicineUnderstanding and Offsetting Financial Barriers for Black Students in Science, Engineering, and Medicine The number of Black students in science, engineering, and medicine in the United States has remained disproportionately low over the past several decades. A number of reasons have been identified as contributing to these low numbers, including those related to finances. Financial considerations range from the most immediate the ability of students