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Amanda Obery; Matt Queen – Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 2024
Exploring the intersections of CTE and STEM education may foster interest in critical rural healthcare careers beginning in elementary school. Starting early to develop career awareness may be essential and best take advantage of the possible flexibility that rural schools can provide. This study provides a theoretical foundation for rural…
Descriptors: Biomedicine, Career Awareness, Rural Schools, Occupational Aspiration
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Boelter, Christina; Link, Tanja C.; Perry, Brea L.; Leukefeld, Carl – Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk, 2015
Middle school students from low-income and minority backgrounds (n = 166) were targeted to participate in a 2-year, intensive, hands-on science and technology intervention to increase their interest in biomedical and health sciences. Qualitative student responses collected during the 2nd year of participation revealed positive attitudes toward the…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Middle School Students, Low Income Groups, Minority Group Students