January 1st, 2015 | RESEARCH
Adams, Gupta, and Cotumaccio examine the STEM interest and identity development of a small group of young women of color who participated in a multi-year, museum-based, out-of-school time program as middle and high school students. Through their positive experiences in the program, participants developed positive STEM identities, which supported their persistence as STEM college majors.
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Melissa Ballard, Author, Afterschool AllianceRelated URLs
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Access and Inclusion: Women and Girls
Audience: Educators | Teachers | Learning Researchers | Middle School Children (11-13) | Museum | ISE Professionals | Youth | Teen (up to 17)
Discipline: General STEM | Life science
Resource Type: Research Brief | Research Products
Environment Type: Museum and Science Center Programs | Public Programs | Summer and Extended Camps