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Roberts, Thomas; Jackson, Christa; Mohr-Schroeder, Margaret J.; Bush, Sarah B.; Maiorca, Cathrine; Cavalcanti, Maureen; Craig Schroeder, D.; Delaney, Ashley; Putnam, Lydia; Cremeans, Chaise – International Journal of STEM Education, 2018
Background: Informal learning environments increase students' interest in STEM (e.g., Mohr-Schroeder et al. School Sci Math 114: 291-301, 2014) and increase the chances a student will pursue a STEM career (Kitchen et al. Sci Educ 102: 529-547, 2018). The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of an informal STEM summer learning experience…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, STEM Education, Student Participation, Informal Education
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Mohr-Schroeder, Margaret J.; Jackson, Christa; Miller, Maranda; Walcott, Bruce; Little, David L.; Speler, Lydia; Schooler, William; Schroeder, D. Craig – School Science and Mathematics, 2014
It is a well-known fact that, in general, many students have a lack of interest and proficiency in mathematics and science. Therefore, it is imperative that we prepare and inspire all students, specifically students of underrepresented populations, to learn science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) content. Now in its fourth year,…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, STEM Education, Summer Science Programs, Hands on Science
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Rath, Alex; Brown, David E. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1996
Analyzes videotape data of a summer science camp for elementary school children and characterizes students' orientations when exploring natural phenomena as modes of engagement. Reports that the six frequently observed orientations toward phenomena include exploration mode, engineering mode, pet care mode, procedural mode, performance mode, and…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Hands on Science, Inquiry, Orientation
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Bartsch, Ingrid; Snow, Eleanour; Bell, Susan – Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, 1998
Presents the planning, implementation, and assessment of a four-week summer program entitled Florida Education in Geology and Ecology: FLEDGE-ling Camp for Girls. Exit surveys and follow-up interviews proved that girls learned most from field and hands-on activities. Outcomes included a change in view of science and scientists and an increase in…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Ecology, Educational Planning, Females
Cohen, Libby G.; Spenciner, Loraine – 1999
There have been few initiatives addressing the improvement of science education for students with disabilities. Funded by the National Science Foundation, Biotechnology Works is a summer institute in immunology and genetics for students with disabilities, high school science teachers, and high school counselors. During the 1998 summer session,…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Biotechnology, Disabilities, Hands on Science