Publicado 6 números por año
ISSN Imprimir: 1072-8325
ISSN En Línea: 1940-431X
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NEW AMERICAN SCIENTISTS: FIRST GENERATION IMMIGRATION STATUS AND COLLEGE STEM ASPIRATIONS
SINOPSIS
Although 15% of engineering and technology positions are filled by foreign workers on temporary visas, little attention is given to first generation immigrant students in the U.S. who are poised to fill this gap in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) pipeline. This mixed-method study of 1073 high school freshmen and sophomores in an urban district investigated the association between immigrant status and predictors of persistence in STEM. Immigrant students reported higher science and math self-concept, and higher engagement and grades in STEM subjects. Immigrant status was associated with increased odds of aspirations for college study in STEM as mediated by math self-concept. Interviews revealed family patterns of instrumental and emotional support for academic skills and interests in STEM.
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