Connecting Students to STEM Careers

Journal Article | January 2014

Raise student awareness of careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with this innovative program.

STEM Learning Across Boundaries

Journal Article | January 2017

It’s important to acknowledge that words matter in research communities. Bronwyn Bevan discusses the language surrounding in-school and out-of-school communities used in Connected Science Learning.   The goal of…

Editor’s Note: STEM Careers

Journal Article | February 2010

There is a new impetus for encouraging students to become more knowledgeable about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and perhaps encourage them to choose a career in science-related fields.…

Promoting STEM Persistence Through an Innovative Field Trip–Based First-Year Experience Course

Journal Article | October 2019

The authors describe how they introduced a field trip–based course as a requirement for all first-year science majors.

Outcomes for Peer-Based Mentors in a University-Wide STEM Persistence Program: A Three-Year Analysis

Journal Article | April 2020

While the majority of STEM persistence has focused on outcomes for first-year students, there has been little investigation into the outcomes for peer mentors. Of the studies conducted, results are promising. Benefits…

The KEYSTONE Program: A Model for STEM Student Success and Retention at a Small Liberal Arts College

Journal Article | June 2019

The Elmhurst College KEYSTONE project, KEYs to Success Through year ONE, addresses the challenges specific to STEM first-year students.

Graduating STEM Competent and Confident Teachers: The Creation of a STEM Certificate for Elementary Education Majors

Journal Article | October 2012

A collaborative of STEM and education faculty developed a STEM certificate aimed at elementary education majors. Initial assessment results showed significant gains in confidence and competence on the basis of knowledge…

Scope on Safety: STEM: A question of safety.

Journal Article | August 2012

This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue discusses the growth of STEM lessons and the need to address hazard recognition and safety training relative to the use of hand and power…

In Pursuit of Sustainable STEM Certification Programs

Journal Article | February 2013

This article investigates the impact of a unique prescholarship internship available to freshman and sophomore science majors who are exploring the possibility of becoming secondary STEM teachers.