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Facilitating the Transition of Underrepresented Minority STEM Dissertators into Academic Careers: Evolution of TxARM AGEP Alliance Model
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Mehrubeoglu, Mehrube; Kelly, Kimberle; Butler-Purry, Karen; Richardson, Ra'sheedah; Walton, Shannon; Chaloo, Linda; Regisford, Gloria; King, Scott; Murphrey, Theresa; Burr, Erin; Carson, Laura; Coffin, Richard; Moreira, Rosana; Carter, Carmen; Challoo, Rajab; Richburg, Audra; Carter-Sowell, Adrienne – Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 2023
A national focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has increased public awareness and acknowledgement of challenges faced by members of Underrepresented Minority (URM) groups pursuing academic careers. This case study of a multi-institutional partnership explores the development, implementation, and evolution of a replicable model to…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Diversity, Inclusion, Doctoral Students
Deeper Learning Opportunities and STEM Career Orientation in Out-of-School Time (OST) STEM Enrichment Programs
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Culbertson, Ryan; Saw, Guan K.; Chang, Chi-Ning; Hedrick-Romano, Kahli; Lopez, Guillermo – Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 2022
This study analyzes Deeper Learning (DL) opportunities and the correlation between multiple DL measures on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) career orientation in out-of-school time (OST) STEM programming. Additionally, this study examines the presence and validity of the American Institutes for Research (AIR) DL measures in OST…
Descriptors: STEM Education, After School Education, Enrichment Activities, Career Education
Factors Affecting High School Students' STEM Career Interest: Findings from a 4-Year Study
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Sahin, Alpaslan; Waxman, Hersh C. – Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 2021
The present study focuses on the results of a four-year study that examined a Harmony Public School (HPS) high school students' STEM major selection patterns. We utilize 626 12th grade students who were common participants in each year of the 4-year study. We used quantitative method for the question 1 and 2 and a mainly qualitative focus for the…
Descriptors: High School Students, STEM Education, Science Careers, Vocational Interests
When Traditional Research Is Delayed: Bridging the Gap between K-12 and the University through LAZARUS
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Carrell, John; Spott, Jessica; Johnson, Levi – Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 2021
LAZARUS is the Lab for the Analysis of Zombie Activity and Research into Undead Simulations. LAZARUS began in 2014 through a [UNIVERSITY] and [ISD] partnership, aimed at engaging K-12 students in rigorous research in a unique way. This partnership was the initial driving force in the conceptualization and creation of a super-computer known as the…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Outreach Programs, STEM Education, At Risk Students
Jump Start: Lessons Learned from a Mathematics Bridge Program for STEM Undergraduates
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Lecocke, Michael; Shaw, Jason; Martines, Ian; Wolff, Necia; Cano, Paulina; Tobares, Vanessa – Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 2019
The St. Mary's University Jump Start summer bridge program for precalculus was implemented for the first time in August 2014 and completed its third iteration in August 2016. This 12-day summer bridge program occurred immediately before the beginning of the fall semester. The primary intent of this program was to effectively provide prerequisite…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Transitional Programs, Summer Programs, Majors (Students)