The effects of racial discrimination on Black STEM students’ health: A daily diary study

Key Points

• Examine the impact of racial discrimination on the health of Black STEM students.
• Daily diary entries were used to track experiences of racial discrimination and health impacts.
• Participants included Black STEM students from college campuses.
• Participants reported negative health impacts correlating with daily experiences of racism.
• Findings indicate the need for policy changes to better support affected students.