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Marcus Brumfield; Mahnas Jean Mohammadi-Aragh; Christa Winkler – Discover Education, 2024
Background: In response to the effort to increase minority enrollment in college science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors, STEM summer bridge programs were created to help minorities with the transition from high school to college with the long-term goal of increasing the diversity of professionals in STEM. The goal of this…
Descriptors: Summer Programs, Transitional Programs, Outcomes of Education, STEM Education
Howard-Brown, Beth; Martinez, Danny; Times, Chris – Southeast Comprehensive Center, 2012
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are viewed as fundamental elements in the preparation of our next generation. This is evidenced by President Obama's goal of "moving our nation from the middle to the top of the pack in math and science education" and his focus on (a) hiring additional STEM teachers; (b) enhancing…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Access to Education, Student Diversity, Student Interests
Brennan, Patricia L. – Lumina Foundation for Education, 2011
Recently released figures from U.S. Census Bureau make one point with stunning clarity: The face of America is changing. And rapidly. Consider the numbers: The U.S. population grew by about 9 percent between 2000 and 2010, rising from 281 million to nearly 309 million. During that decade, the number of Latino residents increased by 43…
Descriptors: Hispanic American Students, College Students, First Generation College Students, Nontraditional Students