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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
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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
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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