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Identifying College Students’ Course-Taking Patterns In Stem Fields, Fahimeh Bahrami
Identifying College Students’ Course-Taking Patterns In Stem Fields, Fahimeh Bahrami
Graduate College Dissertations and Theses
In spite of substantial investments in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, low enrollment and high attrition rate among students in these fields remain an unmitigated challenge for higher education institutions. In particular, underrepresentation of women and minority students with STEM-related college degrees replicates itself in the makeup of the workforce, adding another layer to the challenge. While most studies examine the relationship between student characteristics and their outcomes, in this study, I take a new approach to understand academic pathways as a dynamic process of student curricular experiences that influence his/her decision about subsequent course-takings and major field …
Interdisciplinary Research Experiences For Undergraduates: Two Mixed-Methods Studies, Beth White
Interdisciplinary Research Experiences For Undergraduates: Two Mixed-Methods Studies, Beth White
Graduate College Dissertations and Theses
Despite the demand for a diverse STEM-educated population and workforce, college students have consistently turned away from these disciplines in large numbers, creating a persistent problem that many are trying to address. The aim of the National Science Foundation's Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program is to inspire, attract, and retain STEM majors. Funding supports undergraduate STEM students' engagement in real-world research alongside STEM mentors. As colleges and universities compete for funding for REUs, it is important to understand the mechanisms within summer research programs that resonate most deeply with undergraduate STEM researchers. While many studies reveal strong correlations between …