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High School Bridge Program: A Multidisciplinary STEM Research Program
Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research
  • Jiang Zhe, University of Akron Main Campus
  • Dennis Doverspike
  • Julie Zhao
  • Paul C. Lam, University of Akron Main Campus
  • Craig C. Menzemer, University of Akron, main campus
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2010
Abstract

A Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) summer Bridge Program was developed for high school students. The program was designed to encourage students to consider choosing an engineering major in college and to explore STEM as a future career. This was accomplished through a 10-week program involving multidisciplinary research activities. The participants in the program included 33 high school students. Among former participants in position to make a choice in terms of attending college, 100% had chosen to continue on in college, and 86% had chosen to major in a STEM area. The results indicated that that the program had enhanced their confidence in STEM and motivated them in choosing careers in STEM areas. Overall, the participants were very positive about the program and expressed appreciation for the opportunity.

Citation Information
Jiang Zhe, Dennis Doverspike, Julie Zhao, Paul C. Lam, et al.. "High School Bridge Program: A Multidisciplinary STEM Research Program" Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research Vol. 11 Iss. 1-2 (2010) p. 61 - 68
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jaing_zhe/24/