Latina SciGirls Research Report

This report presents findings of the Latina SciGirls mixed methods study, investigating the experiences of young Latinas participating in informal STEM programs across the U.S. that utilized the SciGirls educational model (including the SciGirls Seven strategies) and augmented with materials and practices intended to better serve Hispanic girls. The project was led by Twin Cities Public Television with funding from the National Science Foundation as an AISL Innovations in Development project. The STEM-related identity framework and research model used to guide this investigation is presented along with the results in relation to the study’s research questions:

1. How does the experience of participating in Latina SciGirls impact Hispanic girls’ STEM related identity development (if it does)?

2. What are the impacts of the project’s role models?

3. What are the impacts of parents, family or friends?

4. What modifications to the STEM Identity framework are indicated by the findings?