The Role of Informal Science Programs on Middle School Students’ Perceptions of Science and Engineering

August 1st, 2011 | RESEARCH

This presentation from the August 2011 Colloquium on P-12 STEM Education Research focuses on two summer camps for middle school students. The study examines how the two programs affect student views and perceptions of scientists and engineers, how a single gender program compares to a co-educational program, and whether there are lessons to be learned for other informal agencies regarding the activities most likely to increase minority students' persistence in science and engineering.

Document

TheroleofISEonstudentsperceptionsscienceengineering.ppt

Team Members

Roxanne Hughes, Author, National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Kristin Molyneaux, Author, National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Pat Dixon, Author, National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Citation

Publication: Colloquium on P-12 STEM Education Research

Funders

Funding Source: NSF
Funding Program: Division of Materials Research
Award Number: 0654118

Related URLs

National High Magnetic Field Laboratory Center for Integrating Research and Learning

Tags

Access and Inclusion: Women and Girls
Audience: Educators | Teachers | Middle School Children (11-13) | Museum | ISE Professionals
Discipline: Education and learning science | Engineering | General STEM
Resource Type: Conference Proceedings | Reference Materials
Environment Type: Public Programs | Summer and Extended Camps