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Females In Stem: Self-Efficacy Within Women Who Pursue Stem Majors, Lori Grata
Females In Stem: Self-Efficacy Within Women Who Pursue Stem Majors, Lori Grata
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While many efforts have been made within the United States, women are still underrepresented within STEM. Research within this document shows that women and men score similarly on STEM-related standardized tests. The question remains, why are there still large quantities of men outnumbering women in college majors and career fields of STEM? Looking at female STEM self-efficacy and gender role in culture could provide insight to the problem at hand. A survey was given to investigate self-efficacy and students’ STEM backgrounds of undergraduate female students who are currently in a 4-year STEM-related major within one university.
Utilizing Improvement Science To Advance A Stem Improvement Effort: Increase The Number Of Underserved And Underrepresented Students Who Pursue A Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematic Education By Building Collective Capacity, David Andrew Kristofic Jr.
Utilizing Improvement Science To Advance A Stem Improvement Effort: Increase The Number Of Underserved And Underrepresented Students Who Pursue A Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematic Education By Building Collective Capacity, David Andrew Kristofic Jr.
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The primary purpose of this dissertation in practice is to provide educational leaders with a roadmap for investigating barriers that prevent underserved and underrepresented (USUR) students from entering STEM careers in order to strategically plan their local STEM improvement effort. It offers the educational leader seven guiding principles, along with descriptions and illustrations of Improvement Science tools that include an improvement map, driver diagrams, and examples of one leader's efforts to address his district's unique needs. These Improvement Science tools will enable educational leaders to begin their STEM improvement effort. Improvement Science uses the theory of Profound Knowledge, which combines …