APS

2024 APS Annual Convention · 2024

Predicting Students’ STEM Career Plans Based on Their Perceived Competence, Interest, and Social Demographic

San Francisco, CA · May 2024

Poster · Developmental

  • Shahnaz Safitri
    Purdue University
  • Nielsen Pereira
    Purdue University

Abstract

In today’s technological society, a high level of engagement in STEM is expected. However, low participation in STEM by gifted student is a continuing challenge as they have numerous interests and potentials. This study explores factors behind their career planning where gender and interest in science serve as significant predictors.

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