Enhancing Academic Success among STEM Undergraduate Students.

Authors

  • Raina Burton Shepherd University
  • Johnna Smith Shepherd University
  • Qing Wang Shepherd University
  • Karen Adams

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55632/pwvas.v96i1.1067

Abstract

We synthesize 20+ findings regarding STEM success and the measure of such with the aim of increasing recruitment, retention, and graduation of high-achieving, low-income undergraduate students. Students are more likely to enter and graduate from a STEM field when they have high self-efficacy, a sense of belonging, and identify themselves as scientists. We discuss methods of fostering these attributes such as providing undergraduate research opportunities, field trips, and summer bridge programs as well as some in-class methods including sending effort-oriented messages and connecting content to real-life.

Published

2024-04-18

How to Cite

Burton, R., Smith, J., Wang, Q., & Adams, K. (2024). Enhancing Academic Success among STEM Undergraduate Students. Proceedings of the West Virginia Academy of Science, 96(1). https://doi.org/10.55632/pwvas.v96i1.1067

Issue

Vol. 96 No. 1 (2024): 98th Annual Meeting Abstracts

Section

Meeting Abstracts-Poster

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