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Long-Term Participants: A Museum Program Enhances Girls' STEM Interest, Motivation, and Persistence

November 1, 2014 | Public Programs
Over the last ten years, out-of-school-time (OST) science programs have multiplied to increase young people’s exposure to science. However, there are still not enough opportunities for long-term engagement, which is essential to move youth from having interest in science to having the skills, knowledge, and self-efficacy to pursue careers in science. This article describes findings from exploratory research conducted to document the experiences of a small group of young women of color who participated in a museum-based OST program during their middle and high school years.

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    The City University of New York
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    American Museum of Natural History
  • Alix Cotumaccio
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    American Museum of Natural History
  • Citation

    Publication Name: Afterschool Matters
    Volume: 20
    Page Number: 13
    Resource Type: Peer-reviewed article
    Discipline: Ecology, forestry, and agriculture | Education and learning science | General STEM | Life science | Social science and psychology | Space science
    Audience: Middle School Children (11-13) | Youth/Teen (up to 17) | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Afterschool Programs | Museum and Science Center Programs
    Access and Inclusion: Women and Girls

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