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Peer reviewedRayman, Paula; Brett, Belle – Journal of Higher Education, 1995
A study of 547 science and mathematics majors graduated from a leading women's college found that cohort, major, number of undergraduate science courses, parental encouragement, and career advice from faculty were key factors associated with persistence in science and mathematics after college. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Career Counseling, College Faculty, College Graduates
