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The Role of Faculty Guest Speakers and Research Lab Visits in STEM Major Selection: A Qualitative Inquiry

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العنوان: The Role of Faculty Guest Speakers and Research Lab Visits in STEM Major Selection: A Qualitative Inquiry
اللغة: English
المؤلفون: Belser, Christopher T., Prescod, Diandra J., Daire, Andrew P., Cushey, Katelyn F., Karaki, Rikako, Young, Cynthia Y., Dagley, Melissa A.
المصدر: Journal of Career and Technical Education. 2018 33(1):8-26.
الإتاحة: Omicron Tau Theta. 228 McAdams Hall, Clemson, SC 29689. Tel: 864-656-3300; Fax: 864-656;5675; Web site: https://journalcte.org/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 19
تاريخ النشر: 2018
نوع الوثيقة: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: STEM Education
Student Recruitment
Majors (Students)
Undergraduate Students
Specialists
Professional Personnel
Lecture Method
Career Development
Student Interests
Laboratories
Experiential Learning
College Faculty
Influences
Student Attitudes
تدمد: 1531-4952
مستخلص: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) recruitment programs are growing at post-secondary institutions in response to the national shortage of trained workers in STEM fields. Many programs prove effective in recruiting students into STEM majors with research indicating the benefits of experiential learning activities in program outcomes. This study qualitatively examined the experiences of first-year undergraduate students in a STEM-focused career planning class within a STEM recruitment program. Findings illuminated the importance of STEM faculty guest lectures and research lab visits in providing meaningful opportunities to learn more about specific STEM fields and to make career decisions. Recommendations for programmatic improvements are also made based on critical feedback on the structure and content of these experiential activities.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 34
Entry Date: 2019
رقم الأكسشن: EJ1203185
قاعدة البيانات: ERIC