Abstract
Research specifically targeted at youth participation in STEM highlights the importance of community engagements outside of school to bolster interest in STEM. Representation of women in STEM and encouragement of girls’ participation and interest in STEM fields parallels the importance of designing and implementing curriculums that enhance middle school-aged girls’ participation in STEM fields. The Girls in STEM Day program hosted by UNLV Scientista Foundation is designed to encourage middle school girls of color from the Clark County School District to find interest in STEM. Interactive activities and framework analysis of the program provides prospective success towards increasing interest and participation in STEM. Evaluation of this program and activities will provide further evidence for curriculum development to triangulate girls’ experiences and perceptions of STEM. The authors of this study expect to contribute specific examples indicating middle school girls’ interests in STEM-based on experiences in a day-long STEM event.
Highlights
The Generation Science Standards (National Research Council, 2013) Appendix D, emphasizes the need for all students to be supported to engage with science at all levels of education critically
The Girls in STEM Day program hosted by UNLV Scientista Foundation is designed to encourage middle school girls of color from the Clark County School District to find interest in STEM
A critically evaluated and planned out-of-school STEM day framework provides a valuable opportunity for an implemented program to positively impact middle school-aged girls from minority populations in education and STEM
Summary
The Generation Science Standards (National Research Council, 2013) Appendix D, emphasizes the need for all students to be supported to engage with science at all levels of education critically. Appendix C highlights college and career readiness as a goal for science education and literacy (National Research Council, 2013). Given both of these national expectations, there are still major challenges and barriers towards science inclusion, including science education for students of color and, most prominently, representation of women of color in science fields in academia
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