The Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program

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Investigation of Developing STEM Identity In Secondary Science Students

  • Year 2022
  • NSF Award #1852875
  • Registration Former Noyce Scholar
  • First Name Grace
  • Last Name Carlson
  • Discipline Chemistry
  • Institution Vanderbilt University

Abstract

Development of identity within the STEM field has been seen to play a positive role in the persistence and enjoyment of students within science classroom/opportunities although limited research speaks towards the “how” in developing STEM identity. Through a variety of in-class actions and collection of data at metropolitan public high school, the way in which students develop this identity was explored. Results of this research led to insight into the importance of community, everyday connections to content, and recognition in STEM identity development.

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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under Grant Numbers DUE-2041597 and DUE-1548986. Any opinions, findings, interpretations, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of its authors and do not represent the views of the AAAS Board of Directors, the Council of AAAS, AAAS’ membership or the National Science Foundation.