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Schneid, Stephen D.; Apperson, April; Laiken, Nora; Mandel, Jess; Kelly, Carolyn J.; Brandl, Katharina – Advances in Health Sciences Education, 2018
Medical schools with a diverse student body face the challenge of ensuring that all students succeed academically. Many medical schools have implemented prematriculation programs to prepare students from diverse backgrounds; however, evidence on their impact is largely lacking. In this study, we analyzed participants' demographics as well as the…
Descriptors: Medical Schools, Summer Science Programs, Guidance Programs, Demography
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Sezen Vekli, Gulsah – Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, 2013
The present study aims to identify the effectiveness of summer science camp experience on middle school students' content knowledge and interest towards biology. For this purpose, two instruments including reflective journal and pre-post questionnaire were developed by four researchers who are expert in science education. Besides, the instruction…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Foreign Countries, Summer Science Programs, Science Interests
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Raines, Joan M. – Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 2012
More emphasis should be placed on what can be done to help encourage and prepare students choosing STEM-based majors to enter college, be successful, and graduate. Summer bridge programs can provide pre-college experiences to help attract and retain future STEM majors by exposing them to experiences they would encounter in college math and science…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Educational Experience, Science Course Improvement Projects, Developmental Studies Programs