Using Diversity among Biomedical Scientists as a Teaching Tool: A Positive Effect of Role Modeling on Minority Students.

Porta, Angela R.

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ERIC Number: EJ643917

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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Using Diversity among Biomedical Scientists as a Teaching Tool: A Positive Effect of Role Modeling on Minority Students.

Porta, Angela R.

American Biology Teacher, v64 n3 p176-82 Mar 2002

Points out the fact that women and minority groups are underrepresented in the biomedical sciences. Investigates the effects of exposure to scientists from different careers with various life styles on students' attitudes toward science. Uses a questionnaire designed to evaluate student attitudes towards biomedical scientists. (YDS)

Descriptors: Biomedicine, Career Choice, Ethnicity, Higher Education, Minority Groups, Role Models, Science Education, Student Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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