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Winkleby, Marilyn A.; Ned, Judith; Ahn, David; Koehler, Alana; Kennedy, Jeanne D. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2009
Despite decades of precollege science education programs, African Americans, Latinos, and Native Americans remain critically underrepresented in science and health professions. This report describes college and career outcomes among graduates of the Stanford Medical Youth Science Program (SMYSP), a 5-week summer residential program for low-income…
Descriptors: Health Occupations, Residential Programs, Longitudinal Studies, Active Learning
Cowen, Ron – Science News, 1991
The history of the Westinghouse Talent Search from the 1930s to 1991 is discussed. Features of the program are reviewed. Criticisms and praise for the program are presented. (CW)
Descriptors: Gifted, High Schools, History, Program Descriptions
Walsh, Patricia – Winds of Change, 2002
The Native American Fish & Wildlife Society helps over 200 tribes and Alaska Native villages implement best management practices, informs them about wildlife issues, provides hazardous materials training, trains game wardens, and conducts a summer practicum for Native youth on environmental issues and careers in natural resource fields.…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Environmental Education, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonschool Educational Programs