An Integrated Analysis of School Students’ Aspirations for STEM Careers: Which Student and School Factors Are Most Predictive?
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DOI: 10.1007/s10763-016-9793-z
Abstract: Declining enrolments in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines and a lack of interest in STEM careers are concerning at a time when society is becoming more reliant on complex technologies. We examine student… read more here.
Keywords: stem careers; analysis; school; school students ... See more keywords
Early patterns of skill acquisition and immigrants’ specialization in STEM careers
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DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1812041116
Abstract: Significance Do net returns to early investments in skill acquisition explain patterns of occupational specialization among immigrants? We design an empirical analysis of nationally representative data to show that age at immigration and mother tongue… read more here.
Keywords: stem careers; science; skill acquisition; immigrants specialization ... See more keywords
IDENTIFICATION OF THE INTEREST OF TURKISH MIDDLE-SCHOOL STUDENTS IN STEM CAREERS: GENDER AND GRADE LEVEL DIFFERENCES
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DOI: 10.33225/jbse/19.18.90
Abstract: In Turkey, it is predicted that the need for STEM employment in the 2016-2023 period will be close to one million and that about 31% of this need will not be met. Therefore, the identification… read more here.
Keywords: grade level; interest; middle school; stem careers ... See more keywords