Eyes on the Future: Inspiring Latino Middle School Youth to Pursue Careers in STEM Through Early Interactive Science Programming.
WMJ
; 123(1): 34-38, 2024 02.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38436637
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Given the need for a diverse health care workforce, efforts must be made early in their education to support underrepresented minorities in medicine and the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.METHODS:
The Eyes on the Future program introduces underrepresented minority 8th grade students to science and medicine via interactive science-based programming and mentorship by medical and graduate students. Program impact was evaluated using pre- and post-program surveys.RESULTS:
Of 25 participating students, 24 and 22 responded to pre- and post-program surveys, respectively. Students showed strong interest in science concepts and STEM careers, with high, positively correlated, and statistically similar pre- and post-program survey responses.DISCUSSION:
The Eyes on the Future program was well-received and represents a step towards addressing barriers to STEM careers faced by underrepresented minority students.
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Instituições Acadêmicas
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Adolescent
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Humans
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En
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WMJ
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MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article