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University Science Partnerships: What Happens to STEM Interest and Confidence in Middle School and Beyond |
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| Creator | Vincent R. Genareo, Joshua Mitchell, Brandi Geisinger, Mari Kemis |
| Title | University Science Partnerships: What Happens to STEM Interest and Confidence in Middle School and Beyond |
| Publisher | The Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST), Ministry of Education |
| Publication Year | 2559 |
| Journal Title | K-12 STEM Education |
| Journal Vol. | 2 |
| Journal No. | 4 (October-December) |
| Page no. | 117-127 |
| Keyword | STEM education, Confidence, Interest, Partnership, Middle School, Gender |
| ISSN | 2408-1515 |
| Abstract | Increased demand for qualified students interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) has created a push for greater and more authentic exposure to STEM topics among K-12 students. University science partnerships have been shown to be effective at increasing high school students' interest and confidence in STEM fields. However, little research to date has explored the effects of these partnerships on students beyond the initial program. This study explored STEM interest and confidence in 322 middle school students involved in a GK-12 program before and immediately after the program, then followed up with the students again in high school. Results indicated that students experienced slight losses in areas of STEM interest and confidence during the program, but greater, significant losses occurred after middle school. Male and female students, however, demonstrated a narrowing STEM aspiration gender gap by high school. Implications for university partnership programs are discussed. |
