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Young, Victoria Jewel – ProQuest LLC, 2017
Although careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics have expanded in the United States, science literacy skills for K-12 students have declined from 2001 to 2011. Limited research has been conducted on the impact of science enrichment programs on the science literacy skills of K-12 students, particularly in marine science. The…
Descriptors: Summer Programs, Enrichment Activities, Oceanography, Scientific Literacy
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Clapham, Emily D.; Ciccomascolo, Lori E.; Clapham, Andrew J. – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2015
Research suggests that a girl's career interests in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) declines between grades 6 and 8. Similarly, in middle school, there is a decrease in physical activity among girls. Researchers at the University of Rhode Island (URI) conducted a chemistry-based science camp that took place…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Exercise, Physical Activities, STEM Education