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Vallett, David B.; Lamb, Richard; Annetta, Leonard – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2018
This research represents an unforeseen outcome of the authors' National Science Foundation Innovation Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) program grant in science education. The grant itself focused on the use of serious educational games (SEGs) in the science classroom, both during and after school, to teach science content…
Descriptors: After School Programs, STEM Education, Educational Games, Science Instruction
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Finkel, Liza – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2017
Despite decades of efforts to increase the participation of women and people from underrepresented minority groups (URM) in science and math majors and careers, and despite the increasing diversification of the US population as a whole (Planty et al. in National Center for Education Statistics, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of…
Descriptors: High School Students, STEM Education, Educational Opportunities, Majors (Students)
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Reider, David; Knestis, Kirk; Malyn-Smith, Joyce – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2016
This article proposes a STEM workforce education logic model, tailored to the particular context of the National Science Foundation's Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) program. This model aims to help program designers and researchers address challenges particular to designing, implementing, and studying education…
Descriptors: Labor Force Development, STEM Education, Educational Innovation, Innovation
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Stevens, Sally; Andrade, Rosi; Page, Melissa – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2016
Data indicate that females and ethnic/race minority groups are underrepresented in the science and engineering workforce calling for innovative strategies to engage and retain them in science education and careers. This study reports on the development, delivery, and outcomes of a culturally driven science, technology, engineering, mathematics…
Descriptors: American Indian Students, Student Motivation, Student Interests, Science Interests
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Scogin, Stephen C. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2016
"PlantingScience" is an award-winning program recognized for its innovation and use of computer-supported scientist mentoring. Science learners work on inquiry-based experiments in their classrooms and communicate asynchronously with practicing plant scientist-mentors about the projects. The purpose of this study was to identify specific…
Descriptors: Success, Science Curriculum, Student Motivation, Innovation