Publication Date
| In 2026 | 0 |
| Since 2025 | 1 |
| Since 2022 (last 5 years) | 2 |
| Since 2017 (last 10 years) | 5 |
| Since 2007 (last 20 years) | 8 |
Descriptor
Source
| Journal of STEM Outreach | 2 |
| Advances in Physiology… | 1 |
| European Journal of Science… | 1 |
| Grantee Submission | 1 |
| Journal of Education in… | 1 |
| LUMAT: International Journal… | 1 |
| Online Submission | 1 |
Author
| Abrams, Lisa M. | 2 |
| Kirk, Suzanne V. | 2 |
| McKeown, Tammy R. | 2 |
| Slattum, Patricia W. | 2 |
| Analia Rao | 1 |
| Celine L. St Pierre | 1 |
| Diley Hernandez | 1 |
| Gafney, Leo | 1 |
| Galindo, Ed | 1 |
| J. Michael Wyss | 1 |
| Kathy C. Haynie | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Reports - Research | 6 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 1 |
| Tests/Questionnaires | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewed
Download full textMichelle S. Johnson; Kathy C. Haynie; Lalita A. Shevde; J. Michael Wyss – Journal of STEM Outreach, 2025
A lack of academic and social readiness limits the successful transition to high school and college for many students from populations historically underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and historically underrepresented groups in biomedical careers (HUG). Also, many families from underrepresented groups share little…
Descriptors: Secondary School Science, Biology, Research Training, Disproportionate Representation
Direct linkMegan D. Radyk; Lillian B. Spatz; Mahliyah L. Adkins-Threats; Kitra Cates; Celine L. St Pierre – Advances in Physiology Education, 2023
The development of science writing and presentation skills is necessary for a successful science career. Too often these skills are not included in pre- or postsecondary science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, leading to a disconnect between high schoolers' expectations for college preparedness and the skills needed to…
Descriptors: Course Evaluation, Secondary School Science, Science Education, Communication (Thought Transfer)
Nuora, Piia; Välisaari, Jouni – LUMAT: International Journal on Math, Science and Technology Education, 2018
This study focuses on a youth science camp for pupils in sixth to ninth grades that is organized annually by the University of Jyväskylä, Finland. The main idea of the science camp is to learn to do guided inquiry in nature. The study investigates the significance of science camp for encouraging young participants to learn science and how the camp…
Descriptors: Natural Sciences, Science Education, Nonformal Education, Summer Science Programs
Gafney, Leo – Online Submission, 2017
This report is based on several evaluations of NSF-funded geoscience projects at Stony Brook University on Long Island, NY. The report reviews the status of K-12 geoscience education, identifying challenges posed by the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), the experiences of university faculty engaged in teacher preparation, state…
Descriptors: Science Education, Earth Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Program Evaluation
Diley Hernandez; Marion Usselman; Shaheen Rana; Meltem Alemdar; Analia Rao – Journal of STEM Outreach, 2018
The purpose of this study is to thoroughly describe a program designed to strengthen the pipeline of Latino students into post-secondary science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, and present evaluation data to assess multiyear effectiveness. The program includes a suite of interventions aimed at students and families, and…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Guided Pathways, STEM Education, College Preparation
McKeown, Tammy R.; Abrams, Lisa M.; Slattum, Patricia W.; Kirk, Suzanne V. – Grantee Submission, 2016
Inquiry-based instructional approaches are an effective means to actively engage students with science content and skills. This article examines the effects of an ongoing professional development program on middle and high school teachers' efficacy beliefs, confidence to teach research concepts and skills, and science content knowledge.…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Beliefs, Secondary School Teachers, Science Teachers
McKeown, Tammy R.; Abrams, Lisa M.; Slattum, Patricia W.; Kirk, Suzanne V. – Journal of Education in Science, Environment and Health, 2016
Inquiry-based instructional approaches are an effective means to actively engage students with science content and skills. This article examines the effects of an ongoing professional development program on middle and high school teachers' efficacy beliefs, confidence to teach research concepts and skills, and science content knowledge.…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Beliefs, Secondary School Teachers, Science Teachers
Theis, Becky; Galindo, Ed; Shockey, Tod – European Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2014
The National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA) sponsored professional development of educators in the NASA Summer of Innovation (SOI) program. The Idaho, Montana, and Utah (IMU-SOI) program worked with educators and students from thirteen Native American communities. The summer sessions were focused on problem based learning and…
Descriptors: Kindergarten, Professional Development, Summer Science Programs, American Indian Students
