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How Science-related Experiences Influenced Science Career Persistence (Paperback)
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The United States, like many countries, depends heavily on science
and technology to maintain a robust economy and defend its
democracy. However, many scientists are nearing retirement, many
are returning to or remaining in their home countries (especially
since 9/11), and the number in the pipeline preparing to become
scientists is increasingly inadequate to sustain the necessary
technological growth. All too frequently, students choose early on
not to pursue a career in science, or they drop out along the way.
This qualitative study primarily investigates how high school
science-related experiences (e.g., personal relationships with
teachers, pedagogical practices, access to technology and other
support structures, and activities and internships) influenced some
practicing scientists to persist in their pursuit of a career in
science. It also sheds light on those practices and experiences
that impeded that pursuit. This is accomplished by interviewing and
surveying 32 practicing scientists about their science related
experiences growing up, especially as they related to their formal
high school education.
General
Imprint: |
VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.
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Country of origin: |
Germany |
Release date: |
August 2008 |
First published: |
August 2008 |
Authors: |
Andrew Shaw
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
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Pages: |
320 |
ISBN-13: |
978-3-8364-6082-8 |
Categories: |
Books >
Science & Mathematics >
Biology, life sciences >
General
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LSN: |
3-8364-6082-3 |
Barcode: |
9783836460828 |
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