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Evidence That an Informal Environmental Summer Camp Can Contribute to the Construction of the Conceptual Understanding and Situational Interest of STEM in Middle-School Youth
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Ghadiri Khanaposhtani, Maryam; Liu, ChangChia James; Gottesman, Benjamin L.; Shepardson, Daniel; Pijanowski, Bryan – International Journal of Science Education, Part B: Communication and Public Engagement, 2018
Youth are introduced to STEM topics through informal settings like science camps, aquaria, and zoos. In these interactive and sensory-rich environments, a well-designed programme can help participants to acquire knowledge and cultivate interest through experiential learning. Given the importance of informal activities in environmental education,…
Descriptors: Day Camp Programs, Middle School Students, STEM Education, Teamwork
Young Women's Perceptions of Technology and Engineering: Factors Influencing Their Participation in Math, Science and Technology? Research in Engineering and Technology Education
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Roue, Leah C. – National Center for Engineering and Technology Education, 2007
The current number of women in technology and engineering only represents a fraction of today's workforce. Technological innovation depends on our nation's best and brightest, representing all segments of our diverse society. Sanders (2005), in talking about women in technology and engineering, stated that women's lack of participation can only be…
Descriptors: Females, Self Efficacy, Interest Inventories, Engineering