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Doctoral Advisor Selection Processes in Science, Math, and Engineering Programs in the United States
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Artiles, Mayra S.; Knight, David B.; Matusovich, Holly M. – International Journal of STEM Education, 2023
Although advising relationships are key for doctoral student success, little research has addressed how they form. Understanding the formation of advising relationships can help contextualize their later development and ultimately support a student's decision to persist in the doctorate. To understand relationship formation, the purpose of this…
Descriptors: Doctoral Programs, Administrators, Guides, Engineering Education
A Participatory Approach to Evaluation: An Initiative to Include Underserved Groups within the Physical Sciences in the Evaluation Design and Process
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Jaclyn Tejwani; Eric Ambroso; Jordan Allen – Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness, 2022
Black, Indigenous, and Latinx students often participate in programs being evaluated, yet they are generally excluded from being involved in the evaluation process. In addition, the staff of organizations that conduct evaluations are predominately White and often implement research methods that may perpetuate racial biases and unequal power…
Descriptors: Participatory Research, Physical Sciences, African American Students, Hispanic American Students
An Analysis of the Demand for Postgraduate Educational Science Programs
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Aslan, Gulay – Educational Sciences: Theory and Practice, 2014
This study, aimed to determine the variables that have a role in the emergence of individual demand for postgraduate educational sciences programs, is a descriptive one. The sample of the study consisted of 222 postgraduate students from Ankara University, a developed university, and Gaziosmanpasa University, a developing university. The data was…
Descriptors: Science Programs, Educational Demand, Questionnaires, College Students
International Science Education: A Study of UNESCO Science Education Improvement Projects in Selected Anglophone Countries of Africa: Project Problems.
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Nichter, Richard – Science Education, 1984
Discusses some of the problems faced by technical advisors implementing projects for the improvement of science education in Africa and reasons for these problems. Problem areas considered include underdevelopment, underestimating the process, finances, personality conflict and motivation, and opposition from key groups. (A list of major UNESCO…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Financial Support, Program Implementation, Science Course Improvement Projects
Teacher Use of Community Resources in the Development of Business, Industry, and Education Partnerships.
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Flick, Lawrence B.; Fekete, Donald; Hawkins, Bruce H.; Stone, Richard H. – Science Educator, 1995
Reports the results of a study on teacher use of community resources to provide background for program development. Focuses on the Hanford Education Consortium in Washington. Discusses the implications that the results of the study have for the ongoing design of a program for sharing community expertise with schools. (DDR)
Descriptors: Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education, Financial Support, Interviews
Marine and Aquatic Education--A Challenge for Science Educators.
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Fortner, Rosanne W.; Mayer, Victor J. – Science Education, 1989
Describes the National Sea Grant Program and eight types of education programs. Examines funding patterns from 1976 through 1987. Assesses current status of education within the Program using a director's survey. Discusses some implications for science educators. Provides the conceptual scheme for aquatic studies and a directory of the programs.…
Descriptors: College Science, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education, Fellowships