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Informal Learning Environments and Impact on Interest in STEM Careers
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Maiorca, Cathrine; Roberts, Thomas; Jackson, Christa; Bush, Sarah; Delaney, Ashley; Mohr-Schroeder, Margaret J.; Soledad, Soledad Yao – International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2021
Little research has been done to examine the impact of informal science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning on middle school students' career aspirations. Participants included 507 incoming fifth through eighth graders from underrepresented populations in STEM fields, which were recruited at three sites. Data collected…
Descriptors: Informal Education, STEM Education, Middle School Students, Occupational Aspiration
Students' Perceptions of STEM Learning after Participating in a Summer Informal Learning Experience
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Roberts, Thomas; Jackson, Christa; Mohr-Schroeder, Margaret J.; Bush, Sarah B.; Maiorca, Cathrine; Cavalcanti, Maureen; Craig Schroeder, D.; Delaney, Ashley; Putnam, Lydia; Cremeans, Chaise – International Journal of STEM Education, 2018
Background: Informal learning environments increase students' interest in STEM (e.g., Mohr-Schroeder et al. School Sci Math 114: 291-301, 2014) and increase the chances a student will pursue a STEM career (Kitchen et al. Sci Educ 102: 529-547, 2018). The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of an informal STEM summer learning experience…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, STEM Education, Student Participation, Informal Education