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Lagging Behind: The Current State Of Females In Physics, Elisabeth A. Myers
Lagging Behind: The Current State Of Females In Physics, Elisabeth A. Myers
Master of Education Research Theses
This qualitative study will provide insight into the lack of interest of female high school students in the field of physics. After participating in the GCCS Science Challenge Day, high school juniors will be surveyed as to their potential interest in the different STEM fields, particularly physics. Themes will be identified from evaluating their experiences. Data from the survey will be used to design an enhanced science curriculum, with the goal of motivating more students in general, and females in particular, to major in physics.
Parents’ Perspective Of The Young Marines As A Youth Leadership Program, Rebecca Van Deusen
Parents’ Perspective Of The Young Marines As A Youth Leadership Program, Rebecca Van Deusen
Master of Education Research Theses
Despite the number of youth development programs, little is clear about the essence and structure of the Young Marines through the eyes of the parents. Drawing on both the literature and the data gathered through in-depth interviews from parents, this study aims to examine parents’ views, their understanding and perspective. Data collected for this study comes from one primary source: Young Marines, Quantico, VA. Through a phenomenological study, the researcher’s participants give insight, knowledge, and descriptive life experiences about the Young Marines. Materials provided by the National Young Marines website was beneficial and necessary as no data represents the Young …