For decades, programs targeting the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minorities (URM) have had local success in broadening participation geosciences. Meanwhile, national graduation rates URM geoscience majors fall below STEM majors, generally. In this literature review, we summarize methods used to investigate efficacy programs, propose avenues future investigation into why are successful. First, categorize a decade recent publications Journal Geoscience Education (JGE)...

Abstract We used the social‐cognitive choice model (Lent et al., 2018) as a framework for investigating academic and career in domain of geoscience male female students. In addition, we explored role perceived connection to instructors transformative experience additional factors model. A total 525 individuals from six departments participated. conducted three path models with confidence among majors (Model 1), intent major non‐majors 2), pursue 3) outcome variables. Overall, baseline...

In March 2020, the higher-education community faced one of its largest disruptions to date with COVID-19 pandemic forcing campuses close their doors thousands students. The university-wide closures prompted a collaboration between researchers and college administrators assess impact on First-Generation College Students (FGCS). team surveyed 659 FGCS across five U.S. universities ways in which exacerbated already existing inequalities students persistence graduate from college. used social...

While the role of affective factors in learning is well understood geoscience, math attitudes have been overlooked. This study sought to explore relationships between and geoscience attitudes, namely anxiety, self-efficacy, interest. Baseline data were collected from 245 undergraduate students enrolled introductory courses at three colleges universities United States, with self-report measures interest, demographic information. Results show strong predictive values for students’ particularly...

Geoscience department websites are a public representation of the and discipline. This exploratory study investigated characteristics culture communicated about geoscience departments through their website photographs. Outdoor settings dominated in may give impression that geoscientists spend most time outdoors. Additionally, outdoors represent appealing aspect work. Most people photographs were men. Women more likely to be students than instructors/geoscientists; however, both student...

Women continue to remain underrepresented in geoscience degree attainment. Several disciplines (specifically geology) require participation 'field experiences' which students and faculty engage for weeks a remote location study geologic processes. Although any student is welcome participate, studies find evidence of these outdoor spaces embodying masculine domain. In this exploratory study, we examine the exclusive inclusive gendered discourses used by 15 36 US that describe their perception...

Only 40% of geoscience undergraduate degrees are conferred on women. Little research has examined why more men tend to pursue and persist in geology compared We the reasons students chose major geology, with a particular emphasis collected data from 391 (46.4% women) enrolled six departments at public, four-year institutions across United States. Students reported they were attracted geology: interest, career opportunities, liking outdoors, department, being encouraged by someone, other....

Rivers are important surficial geologic processes that shape Earth's landscape. Students' conceptions of river features and serve as a foundation for their learning new concepts. Despite the importance rivers students' them, little research has focused on identifying conceptions. This study investigated role in canyon formation. In-depth interviews with 18 college students were conducted, responses analyzed using modified version constant comparative analysis. fell into three categories:...

Women are underrepresented in many undergraduate geoscience programs. Some departments more successful at recruiting and retaining female students than others. To understand why, we investigated potential differences between less terms of social support, institutional supports, barriers, perceived connection to instructors, transformative experiences. We collected data from 2,041 enrolled six public, four-year institutions across the United States. recruited two that were graduating a high...

AbstractAbstractUndergraduate summer field programs are valuable experiences that can foster or reduce students' self-efficacy, an important factor in success and retention geoscience. Growing research findings show science be hostile unwelcoming to students with marginalized identities, which may negatively impact their self-efficacy geoscience, a discipline dearth of from underrepresented, identities. We conducted interpretive qualitative study examining how geoscience affected two...

Abstract Climate change is a critical environmental issue and recommended core concept in the Ecological Society of America’s 4‐Dimensional Ecology Education framework. Limited work describes K‐12 students’ conceptions biotic impacts climate change, yet research lacking to explore undergraduate on this topic. Our goal was describe student outcomes characterize how these animal responses align with accepted scientific ideas. We used an interpretive qualitative design interviewed 13 students...

Transformative experience represents a deep-engagement construct and refers to experiences in which students use science content see the world meaningful new ways outside classroom. Such are associated with deep learning (e.g., transfer) engagement academic career choice) outcomes. However, research on individual factors predictive of transformative is limited. The current study investigated university geoscience students’ perceptions connection their instructor(s) instructors’ passion for...

Many factors may contribute to women being underrepresented and marginalized in college-level geoscience majors. Limited research has examined students’ math anxiety as a possible factor. To address the dearth of research, we conducted qualitative study explore experiences held by students classes. Through analysis written narratives, identified three themes capturing integrated (IMAEs), which feelings, physiological reactions, thoughts. Students with Thriving IMAEs liked had positive...

Photographs found in the search for and exploration of 13 university mining engineering department Web sites were studied their asymmetries power by analyzing role (student, instructor, secretarial staff, miner, honoree) posture (sitting, standing) men women photographs. The site photographs showed a higher rate occupying student roles than did. Women had lower instructor miner roles. No portrayed as being honored. Men exhibited standing did women. more often shown sitting were. Implications...

The ability of living organisms to respond and adapt a changing climate is an urgent concern. However, current educational efforts aimed at increasing US undergraduate student literacy primarily focus on the causes of, abiotic responses to, change, mostly neglecting biotic impacts. Here, we present new framework, Biotic Impacts Climate Change Core Concepts (BIC4), which provides context for addressing understanding how change will impact environment. BIC4 consists 7 arranged into 3...

The full extent of gender discrimination in university settings remains uncertain. More research is needed to understand the scope experiences universities and develop effective prevention approaches. However, Title IX Institutional Review Board policies may hinder researchers’ abilities study settings. In this paper, we describe our experience working with offices obtain approval for researching We provide recommendations how can enable follow policies.

The prevention of foodborne illness in childcare centers is a major public health concern. One mechanism the education providers. Because very diverse population profession, constant turnover rate and need for high-quality, accessible training, providing this training proves to be an ongoing challenge many state Extension programs. TummySafe © met by offering food safety via two methods. Participants either attended traditional workshop or experienced curriculum on computer their choosing...