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Michelle S. Johnson; Kathy C. Haynie; Lalita A. Shevde; J. Michael Wyss – Journal of STEM Outreach, 2025
A lack of academic and social readiness limits the successful transition to high school and college for many students from populations historically underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and historically underrepresented groups in biomedical careers (HUG). Also, many families from underrepresented groups share little…
Descriptors: Secondary School Science, Biology, Research Training, Disproportionate Representation
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Laura Holian; Catharine Warner-Griffin; Benjamin P. Gold – Grantee Submission, 2024
The purpose of this study was to understand if a STEM camp (Gear Up 4 STEM) offered during school breaks could improve science outcomes and engagement of elementary school students. This study followed two cohorts of students in Knox County Schools (grades 3, 4, and 5) over one school year and assessed their performance on the state administered…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Program Effectiveness, Elementary School Students, Science Achievement
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Shixia Huang; Guowei Gu; Shin Crystal; Xiao Lin; Sara Adio-Oduola; Alana D. Newell; Zhongcheng Shi; Sophie Zhang; Yuan Yao; Michael Nguyen; Zaniqua Bullock – Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 2025
Introducing high school students to primary scientific literature in an accessible format fosters early scientific literacy and critical thinking. The AI-guided Scientist-mentored Primary Literature Adaptation for STEMM Education (ASPIRATION) program was developed to teach these skills through the creation of infographics. Over eight weeks,…
Descriptors: High School Students, Primary Sources, Scientific Literacy, Scientific Research
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Marc T. Sager; Saki Milton; Candace Walkington – Discover Education, 2025
This study aimed to explore the implementation of project-based learning (PBL) principles in informal STEM education, focusing on the experiences of Underrepresented Racially Minoritized (UUREM) girls during a week-long residential STEM summer camp. Utilizing a single case study design, the researchers investigated how PBL facilitates engagement…
Descriptors: Females, STEM Education, Student Role, Discussion (Teaching Technique)