Open AccessRetention of young women in high school science, technology, engineering, and mathematics career and technical education programs
Author(s) -
Rebecca D. Wimer-Pisano
Publication year - 2016
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Dissertations/theses
DOI - 10.32469/10355/59792
Subject(s) - mathematics education , career education , engineering , pedagogy , vocational education , engineering management , medical education , psychology , medicine
The purpose of this study was to understand the reasons young women choose to stay or leave a STEM Career and Technical Education (CTE) program of study. Eight young women who were first-time students in STEM CTE participated in the qualitative study. Analysis of participant observations, artifacts, and interviews yielded the salient themes of: role models, perception of ability and perseverance, relationships, and roadblocks.
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