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Early Exploration of Opportunities in Science and Careers Encourages Students to Pursue Science Majors
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Miele, Eleanor A.; Hainline, Louise; Lesser, Peter; Powell, Wayne G.; Tisch, Seraphina; Tomkiewicz, Micha – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2011
Four science programs at our public urban liberal arts college have struggled to attract and retain majors: physics, environmental studies, geology, and teaching science. The Brooklyn Opportunities in Science and Careers (BOSC) program aims to increase student participation in these majors using a new career-focused strategy to recruit students.…
Descriptors: Science Careers, Majors (Students), Field Trips, Program Evaluation
4-H Science Initiative: Youth Engagement, Attitudes, and Knowledge Study
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Mielke, Monica; Butler, Alisha – Policy Studies Associates, Inc., 2013
In 2006, 4-H National Headquarters and National 4-H Council introduced an initiative aimed at increasing the number and quality of science, engineering, and technology programs that 4-H offers around the country, and increasing the number of youth involved in these programs. By engaging youth in informal science educational opportunities through…
Descriptors: Extension Agents, Youth, Learner Engagement, Student Attitudes
4-H Science Initiative: Youth Engagement, Attitudes, and Knowledge Study. Revised
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Mielke, Monica; LaFleur, Jennifer; Butler, Alisha; Sanzone, Joy – Policy Studies Associates, Inc., 2012
In 2006 4-H National Headquarters at the U.S. Department of Agriculture and National 4-H Council introduced a new initiative aimed at increasing the number and quality of science, engineering, and technology programs that 4-H offers around the country, and increasing the number of youth involved in these programs. By engaging youth in informal…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Student Attitudes, Science Interests, Science Careers
An Assessment of the Impact of a Science Outreach Program, Science In Motion, on Student Achievement, Teacher Efficacy, and Teacher Perception
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Herring, Phillip Allen – ProQuest LLC, 2009
The purpose of the study was to analyze the science outreach program, Science In Motion (SIM), located in Mobile, Alabama. This research investigated what impact the SIM program has on student cognitive functioning and teacher efficacy and also investigated teacher perceptions and attitudes regarding the program. To investigate student…
Descriptors: Teacher Effectiveness, Science Programs, Outreach Programs, Criterion Referenced Tests
Assessing Girls' Reactions to Science Workshops
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Yanowitz, Karen L.; Vanderpoo, Staria S. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2004
Many science education programs have recently been developed to increase girls' participation in science, however, few formal evaluations of these types of programs have been reported. The present research evaluated fifth grade girls' perceptions of a 1-day science education program. Students attended workshops describing different science fields.…
Descriptors: Student Reaction, Workshops, Females, Science Education
Evaluation of the Long-Term Impact of a University High School Summer Science Program on Students' Interest and Perceived Abilities in Science
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Markowitz, Dina G. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2004
Many biomedical research universities have established outreach programs for precollege students and teachers and partnerships with local school districts to help meet the challenges of science education reform. Science outreach programs held in university research facilities can make science more exciting and innovative for high school students…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Student Interests, Scientific Principles, Outreach Programs