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Implementation and evaluation of a biotechnology research experience for African-American high school students
Institution:1. Educational Research Methodology Department, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, United States;2. Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Institute of Technology, United States;3. Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing, Georgia Institute of Technology, United States;4. School of Psychology, Georgia Institute of Technology, United States;5. Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology & Emory University, United States;1. Department of Public Administration and Health Services Management, University of Ghana Business School, P.O. Box LG 78, Legon, Accra, Ghana;2. Ghana Health Service, Research and Development Division, P.O. Box MB-190, Greater Accra Region, Ghana;3. Department of Health Policy, Planning and Management, University of Ghana School of Public Health, P.O. Box LG 13, Legon, Accra, Ghana;1. School of Social Sciences, Western Sydney University, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith NSW, 2751, Australia;2. School of Business, Western Sydney University, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith NSW, 2751, Australia;3. School of Allied Health, Australian Catholic University, 25A Barker Rd., Strathfield, NSW, Australia;1. Miyazaki International College, Miyazaki, Japan;2. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, United States
Abstract:Exposure to science content and development of excitement for scientific inquiry throughout the high school years are imperative in attracting students into the sciences. The purpose of this article is to report lessons learned and share best practices from the implementation and evaluation of a high school STEM program that aims to provide an authentic research experience for African-American students and expose them to the possibility and benefits of attaining advanced degrees and careers in STEM fields. Participants reported that enriching science experiences improved their college readiness and exposed them to STEM degree and career options. Formative evaluation results lead to the following lessons learned for best practice: 1) Relationships with high schools will facilitate buy-in; 2) Setting clear expectations and assigning responsibilities is essential; 3) Diversity and cultural sensitivity training is necessary; and 4) Programs of this nature need strong evaluation.
Keywords:STEM  High school students  Research experiences  Values-engaged
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