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2023 APS Annual Convention · 2023

Student's Beliefs about STEM Task Value in a Medical-Based Science Enrichment Camp

Washington, DC · May 2023

Poster · General

  • Karen Yanowitz
    Arkansas State University
  • Kevin Phelan
    University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
  • Noor Ahkter
    University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
  • Mohsin Syed
    University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
  • Billy Thomas
    University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
  • Gregory Snead
    University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Abstract

This project examined the impact of attending a medical-focused science enrichment camp on ninth-grade students' beliefs about the value of STEM. Task value was significantly higher post-camp compared to pre-camp and students identified several reasons why engaging in the camp activities was valuable to them.

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