Table 1
Bourdieu’s Theory of Capital.
| FORM OF CAPITAL | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Economic | Financial assets or other resources of monetary value |
| Cultural | An understood set of, norms, expectations, and behaviors |
| Social | Network of family, peers, mentors, and other advantageous relationships |
| Symbolic | Qualifications, honors, accolades, memberships, awards, or recognitions |
Table 2
Sample Interview Questions.
| How would you characterize your experience in the McNair Scholars Program? |
| What aspects or offerings of the program were most impactful for you? |
| How would you characterize your transition into graduate education? |
| What lasting impact has the McNair program had on your experiences as a graduate student? |
| How has your graduate experience influenced your professional identity? |
Table 3
Participant Demographic Information (N = 13).
| RACE/ETHNICITY | NUMBER |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Black/African American | 2 |
| Hispanic/Latinx | 6 |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Multiple | 1 |
| Gender | |
| Men | 4 |
| Women | 8 |
| Non-Binary | 1 |
| McNair Eligibility | |
| Underrepresented | 2 |
| Underrepresented & Women in STEM | 3 |
| Underrepresented & First-Generation Low-Income | 2 |
| Women in STEM & First-Generation Low-Income | 1 |
| Women in STEM, Underrepresented, First-Generation Low-Income | 5 |
Table 4
Overarching Themes.
| 1. Technical Capital—Skills relating to academic writing and how to conduct research |
| 2. Cultural Capital—Insight regarding life as a graduate student and academic culture |
| 3. Economic Capital—Opportunities and resources previously financially inaccessible |
| 4. Social Capital—Provision of a sense of community and a support network |
| 5. Intrapersonal Capital—Self-Confidence and effective self-advocacy |