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Peer reviewedMervine, Lawrence E. – Science and Children, 1982
A program was developed to encourage Black students to consider science/engineering careers by exposing them to technical and scientific concepts, equipment, and projects during Saturday classes and site visits to businesses, factories, and laboratories; having them interact with minority engineers and scientists; and preparing them for college.…
Descriptors: Black Students, Career Awareness, Career Exploration, Program Descriptions
Peer reviewedBrownstein, Erica M.; Destino, Thomas – Science Teacher, 1995
Discusses one approach to addressing lack of exposure to science for African American students, the Saturday Academy of Clark Atlanta University. Areas of interest are laboratory activities, hands-on science, and social engagement. Presents a review of related literature and a study of the program. Contains 16 references. (LZ)
Descriptors: Black Students, Equal Education, High School Students, Laboratory Experiments
Peer reviewedMalcolm, Shirley M. – Journal of Negro Education, 1990
Examines Black underrepresentation in American science and engineering and barriers to Black participation. Describes programs sponsored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, including Linkages and the Black Churches Project, encouraging science and mathematics programing for Black and other minority students. Reaffirms Black…
Descriptors: Black Achievement, Black History, Black Students, Church Programs
