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Metadata

Title

The Impact of an Authentic Science Experience on STEM Identity: A Preliminary Analysis of YouthAstroNet and MicroObservatory Telescope Network Participant Data

Abstract

In this astronomy education program featuring robotic telescopes, pre-post changes in youth participants’ science affinity, STEM identity, and STEM career interest are modeled to measure impact of core program elements. These elements are designed to support authentic inquiry: e.g. requesting images with robotic telescopes; using image processing software to enhance and make measurements of images; asking questions; connecting science to everyday life.

Date

01/01/2017

Citation

Dussault, M., Wright, E., Sadler, P. M., Sonnert, G. (2017). The Impact of an Authentic Science Experience on STEM Identity: A Preliminary Analysis of YouthAstroNet and MicroObservatory Telescope Network Participant Data

Type of Publication

Other

Author(s)

Dussault, Mary | Wright, Erika | Sadler, Philip M. | Sonnert, Gerhard

Methodology

Mixed-Methods

Specific Interest

RTSRE Related Research

Institution(s)

Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory | Harvard University

Peer-Reviewed Status

Peer-reviewed

Nation(s) of Study

United States of America

Language

English

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