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The Importance of Extracurricular STEM Activities for Students with Disabilities
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Fisher, Karin – Proceedings of the Interdisciplinary STEM Teaching and Learning Conference, 2017
Students with disabilities are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers (National Science Foundation, 2015). The underrepresentation is a problem because the nation's competitiveness depends on diverse individuals with STEM knowledge, skills, and abilities to drive innovation that will need to new…
Descriptors: Extracurricular Activities, Informal Education, After School Programs, Clubs