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Assessing the Impact of a Research-Based STEM Program on STEM Majors' Attitudes and Beliefs
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Assessing the Impact of a Research-Based STEM Program on STEM Majors' Attitudes and Beliefs

Tracy Huziak-Clark, Moira van Staaden, Anne Bullerjahn, Toni Sondergeld and Christine Knaggs
School science and mathematics, v 115(5), pp 226-236
01 May 2015
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/ssm.12118
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Education & Educational Research Social Sciences
The Science, Engineering, and Technology Gateway of Ohio (SETGO) program has a three-pronged approach to meeting the needs at different levels of students in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) pipeline. The SETGO program was an extensive collaboration between a two-year community college and a nearby four-year institution. Two of these approaches, the STEM Summer Research Program and Owens Ready Bridge, have been found to be effective in significantly increasing participants' beliefs and attitudes for both males and females. Participants cite integrative learning activities, mentoring, and small group interactions as some reasons for their growth. This study utilized a mixed-method approach to better understand the reasons for participant and program success. After five years of evaluation of the SETGO program, findings suggest that students feel more confident not only in their preparation for the rigors of a STEM degree, but also in their decisions to complete the degree.

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