November 1st, 2014 | RESEARCH
Over the last ten years, out-of-school-time (OST) science programs have multiplied to increase young people’s exposure to science. However, there are still not enough opportunities for long-term engagement, which is essential to move youth from having interest in science to having the skills, knowledge, and self-efficacy to pursue careers in science. This article describes findings from exploratory research conducted to document the experiences of a small group of young women of color who participated in a museum-based OST program during their middle and high school years.
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Jennifer Adams, Author, The City University of New YorkPreeti Gupta, Author, American Museum of Natural History
Alix Cotumaccio, Author, American Museum of Natural History
Citation
Publication: Afterschool Matters
Volume: 20
Page(s): 13
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Access and Inclusion: Women and Girls
Audience: Middle School Children (11-13) | Museum | ISE Professionals | Youth | Teen (up to 17)
Discipline: Ecology | forestry | agriculture | Education and learning science | General STEM | Life science | Social science and psychology | Space science
Resource Type: Peer-reviewed article | Research Products
Environment Type: Afterschool Programs | Museum and Science Center Programs | Public Programs