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Point of View: Academic Librarians as STEM Retention Partners
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When you think of collaborating with campus partners on activities to increase the retention of students in science majors, who comes to mind? Other academic departments, the IT department, science and math tutoring—but…
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From the Editor's Desk: STEM Integration: A Tall Order
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Science Scope’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.
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Impact of a Robert Noyce Scholarship on STEM Teacher Recruitment
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Funding from the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program supports the University of Portland Noyce Scholars and Interns Program (University of Portland Noyce Program). This study examined the first 3 years of the…
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The Role of Faculty in Fostering STEM Transfer Student Success
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In 2012 Eckerd College received a grant from the National Science Foundation to create a scholarship program for transfer students majoring in one of the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors…
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Chemical Connections: A Problem-Based Learning, STEM Experience
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Use the engineering design process to address the problem of clothing dye finding its way into watersheds.
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A Community Mentoring Model for STEM Undergraduate Research Experiences
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This article describes a community mentoring model for UREs that avoids some of the common pitfalls of the traditional paradigm while harnessing the power of learning communities to provide young scholars a stimulating…
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In the Midst of a Shift: Undergraduate STEM Education and “PBL” Enactment
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In the engineering field, problem- and project-based learning, both of which are often referred to as PBL, are the dominant instructional models called for by accreditation agencies. The aim of this qualitative case…
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Point of View: Diversity in STEM: Doctor, Heal Thyself
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This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community. This month’s issue calls on STEM professionals to take three simple steps toward diversifying the STEM workforce.