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Direct linkLaura E. Swann; Jonathan L. Hall; Katie Vaccaro-Garska; Samantha R. Seals; Pamela P. Benz – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2023
Undergraduate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) experiences have academic, psychological, and social challenges that require additional support to navigate. This article explains the implementation of a STEM peer coaching program designed to provide such support. Through this program, undergraduate STEM students served as…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, STEM Education, Coaching (Performance), Peer Relationship
Rebecca S. Rivard – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2025
Escape rooms are collaborative puzzle solving activities that require the participants to utilize logical reasoning and teamwork. With a slight refocusing on previously acquired knowledge, escape rooms can also be used to test and promote learning of certain topics. This paper describes the development of a one-hour in-person STEM focused escape…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Problem Solving, Educational Games, Learner Engagement
Developing and Implementing a Campus-Wide Professional Development Program: Successes and Challenges
Callens, Melissa Vosen; Kelter, Paul; Motschenbacher, Jill; Nyachwaya, James; Ladbury, Jared L.; Semanko, Anna M. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2019
Gateways-ND is a 5-year, National Science Foundation-funded effort directed toward three goals: maximizing the instructional effectiveness of postsecondary STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) faculty by building expertise in learner-focused practice, positively impacting student success in STEM-based "gateway"…
Descriptors: Program Development, Program Implementation, Instructional Effectiveness, STEM Education
Lukes, Laura A. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2014
Dual-enrollment (DE) science courses offer a way to strengthen the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics pipeline between high school and college. These courses offer high school students the opportunity to experience college science in a more supported environment, allowing them to adjust to the different academic and social demands…
Descriptors: Dual Enrollment, Program Implementation, High School Students, Secondary School Science
Schneider, Kimberly R.; Bickel, Amelia; Morrison-Shetlar, Alison – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2015
Retaining college-level science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students remains a priority in higher education. A variety of methods have been shown to increase retention, including mentorship, tutoring, course enhancements, community building, and engagement in high-impact practices such as undergraduate research. In 2011, an…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Undergraduate Students, Program Development, Program Implementation
Swarat, Su; Drane, Denise; Smith, H. David; Light, Greg; Pinto, Lawrence – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2004
The Gateway Science Workshop is a peer-facilitated, problem-focused program designed to improve student retention in the sciences. This article discusses its development, implementation, and efficacy, which is demonstrated by higher retention of workshop students in the course sequences. Evidence suggests that the program has particular benefits…
Descriptors: Workshops, Minority Groups, School Holding Power, Academic Persistence
