Implementing Integrated STEM Forensic and Soil Sciences Lab Activities to Promote Interest in STEM Careers (original) (raw)

Abstract

We implemented forensic and soil science integrated STEM lab activities with 11 middle school youth at a 4-H day camp at Purdue University. STEM perceived knowledge increased overall for participants. However, the pre- and post-assessments did not show a statistically significant difference. More students also indicated STEM career interest after participating. Because this study was exploratory and had a small sample size, more research on these integrated STEM lab activities should be conducted with larger samples.

DOI

10.5703/1288284317717

Stollar Awan, Mariah K. and Rakowski, Caroline J., "Implementing Integrated STEM Forensic and Soil Sciences Lab Activities to Promote Interest in STEM Careers" (2024). Indiana STEM Education Conference. 1.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/instemed/2024/posters/1

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Implementing Integrated STEM Forensic and Soil Sciences Lab Activities to Promote Interest in STEM Careers

We implemented forensic and soil science integrated STEM lab activities with 11 middle school youth at a 4-H day camp at Purdue University. STEM perceived knowledge increased overall for participants. However, the pre- and post-assessments did not show a statistically significant difference. More students also indicated STEM career interest after participating. Because this study was exploratory and had a small sample size, more research on these integrated STEM lab activities should be conducted with larger samples.