Mechanical Engineering Faculty Research
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
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.
Publication Title
Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research
Volume
11
Issue
1-2
First Page
61
Last Page
68
Recommended Citation
Zhe, Jiang; Doverspike, Dennis; Zhao, Julie; Lam, Paul C.; and Menzemer, Craig C., "High School Bridge Program: A Multidisciplinary STEM Research Program" (2010). Mechanical Engineering Faculty Research. 954.
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