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Hazari, Zahra; Sonnert, Gerhard; Sadler, Philip M.; Shanahan, Marie-Claire – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2010
This study explores how students' physics identities are shaped by their experiences in high school physics classes and by their career outcome expectations. The theoretical framework focuses on physics identity and includes the dimensions of student performance, competence, recognition by others, and interest. Drawing data from the Persistence…
Descriptors: High Schools, College Students, Women Scientists, Career Choice
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Carlone, Heidi B. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2004
Recent literature in science education suggests that, to transform girls' participation, learning, and identities within school science, we must think about ways to engage girls in different kinds of educational activities that promote broader meanings of science and scientist. This study was designed to examine more deeply this call for a changed…
Descriptors: Middle Class, Scientists, Physics, Females
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Etkina, Eugenia; Matilsky, Terry; Lawrence, Michael – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2003
The Rutgers Astrophysics Institute is a program in which gifted high school students learn about contemporary science and its methods, and conduct independent authentic research using real-time data. The students use the processes of science to acquire knowledge, and serve as cognitive apprentices to an expert astrophysicist. A variety of…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement, High School Students, Physics, Talent Development