Open AccessMentoring for minorities in mathematics and science. Final report
Author(s) -
S. E. Shamma
Publication year - 1998
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/631232
Subject(s) - mathematics education , science education , underrepresented minority , medical education , psychology , medicine
The University of West Florida received a grant from the US Department of Energy to initiate a program on mentoring for Minorities in Mathematics and Science. The purpose of the program was to develop interest of minority freshman and sophomore students in teaching mathematics and science and then have these students act as role models for grade school students, especially for minorities who are experiencing difficulties in science and mathematics education. Fifteen students, one more than what was budgeted, participated in the project