ERIC Number: EJ1012345
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-0278-3193
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Increase in Science Research Commitment in a Didactic and Laboratory-Based Program Targeted to Gifted Minority High-School Students
Fraleigh-Lohrfink, Kimberly J.; Schneider, M. Victoria; Whittington, Dawayne; Feinberg, Andrew P.
Roeper Review, v35 n1 p18-26 2013
Underrepresentation of ethnic minorities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields has been a growing concern. Efforts to ameliorate this have often been directed at college-level enrichment. However, mentoring in the sciences at a high-school age level may have a greater impact on career choices. The Center Scholars Program prepares gifted minority students for participation in college-level research while they are still in high school. Results from a case/comparison group study demonstrated that 86% of Center Scholars, compared to 50% of the comparison group, plan to pursue a career in science research, suggesting that high-school enrichment programs have a substantial impact on minority participation in science and research fields. (Contains 5 tables.)
Descriptors: STEM Education, Minority Group Students, Academically Gifted, High School Students, Mentors, Career Choice, Enrichment Activities, Case Studies, Disproportionate Representation, Scientific Research, Occupational Aspiration, Science Programs, Program Effectiveness, Science Process Skills, Genetics, Comparative Analysis, Questionnaires
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Maryland
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