Expanding Girls' Horizons: Strengthening Persistence in the Early Math and Science Education Pipeline

Virnoche, Mary

doi:10.1615/jwomenminorscieneng.v14.i1.20

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“…Programs like “The ImportANTs of Ants” only show short-term effects, partly because of their short-term duration. However, long-term implications, such as college or major choice, are challenging to assess, as they become relevant long after the program’s initial delivery [ 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 ]. To increase the likelihood of our program having long-term impacts, we are committed to visiting the schools every year and providing opportunities for virtual sessions on specific topics.…”

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Are Ants Good Organisms to Teach Elementary Students about Invasive Species in Florida?

Zollota

Pérez

Allen

et al. 2023

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This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of our outreach program “The ImportANTs of ANTs” in communicating scientific topics to elementary school children, using ants as example organisms. In this program’s first phase, we focused on the concepts of native and invasive species and how invasive species affect ecosystems. The program included various active learning approaches, including presentations, handouts, crafts, and live colony viewings. At two schools (one in rural and one in suburban areas), 210 students from 5th grade were assessed using short, anonymous pre- and post-surveys. We analyzed the students’ responses to questions from the following categories: general feelings about ants, ant knowledge, general care for the environment, general impact knowledge, and native/invasive species knowledge. The school populations displayed distinct opinion changes and knowledge gains; however, there was a significant increase in knowledge of native and invasive species in both populations. Our study demonstrates that ants are good models to teach children about the impact of invasive species. The project aims to drive universal responsibility by forging proactive attitudes toward protecting the environment and native species early.

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Are Ants Good Organisms to Teach Elementary Students about Invasive Species in Florida?

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Allen

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“… Personal choice for leaving is becoming more prevalent in the literature [8], [9].  Women may need assistance to function in mixed-gender teams, especially when dominated men [10]- [12].  More similarities in career aspirations are found in STEM (men and women) than the general student population [13], [10].…”

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The Retention of Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: A Framework for Persistence

White¹,

Massiha

2016

IJERE

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<p>Women make up 47% of the total U.S. workforce, but are less represented in engineering, computer sciences, and the physical sciences. In addition, race and ethnicity are salient factors and minority women comprise fewer than 1 in 10 scientist or engineer. In this paper, a review of the literature is under taken that explores the many challenges women encounter when pursing a career in the sciences. It includes a review of the national landscape and discussion of the guiding general retention theories. Finally it proposes a conceptual framework for persistence and proffers a number of research questions designed to delve deeper into the under representation phenomenon.</p>

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“…These activities, each lasting one hour, are designed and led by professional women in STEM fields. Anecdotal evidence and several surveys show that attending an EYH sparks girls' interest and overcomes their prejudices about STEM subjects 4 . The EYH conference format was started in 1976 in California.…”

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Women in physics in the United States: Recruitment and retention

Abramzon

Benson

Bertschinger

et al. 2015

AIP Conference Proceedings

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Initiatives to increase the number, persistence, and success of women in physics in the US reach pre-teen girls through senior women. Programs exist at both the local and national levels. In addition, researchers have investigated issues related to gender equity in physics and physics education. Anecdotal evidence suggests increased media coverage of the underrepresentation of women in science. All of these efforts are both motivated and made more effective by the collection and presentation of data on the presence, persistence, and promise of women in physics.

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Expanding Girls' Horizons: Strengthening Persistence in the Early Math and Science Education Pipeline

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Are Ants Good Organisms to Teach Elementary Students about Invasive Species in Florida?

Are Ants Good Organisms to Teach Elementary Students about Invasive Species in Florida?

The Retention of Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: A Framework for Persistence

Women in physics in the United States: Recruitment and retention

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