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ERIC Number: EJ1423682
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 24
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1051-1970
EISSN: EISSN-1935-4053
Strengthening the STEM Pipeline for Women: An Interdisciplinary Model for Improving Math Identity
V. Akin; S. T. Santillan; L. Valentino
PRIMUS, v34 n5 p452-475 2024
Drawing on a social identity framework of mathematical development, the authors present a model, Improving Girls' Math Identity (IGMI), designed to address two key "leaks" in the female STEM pipeline: undergraduate and middle school. IGMI involves a supportive professional development network for undergraduate women preparing to transition into mathematics-related careers, and a mentorship program connecting middle school girls with these undergraduates to develop metacognition, problem-solving, and spatial skills. Preliminary evidence demonstrates that the model successfully strengthens undergraduates' problem-solving abilities, improves resilience and persistence in pursuing STEM fields, and increases investment in supporting future cohorts of women in mathematics and science.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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