Materials Research Experiences for Community College Students at Purdue University

In the UnS, more than 575,000 students are enrolled in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, mathematics, or natural science degree programs at public two-year colleges. Upon matriculation, nearly 80% express an intention of transferring to a four-year institution, but ultimately, o...

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Published in:JOM (1989) 2020-08, Vol.72 (8), p.2797-2799
Main Authors: Wharry, Janelle P, Pownell, Timothy, Bautista, Esteban, Faltens, Tanya
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chemistry/Food Science
College students
Community colleges
Earth Sciences
Engineering
Environment
Graduate students
Learning
Materials Science
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Mineralogy
Mining & Mineral Processing
Nanotechnology
Nuclear power plants
Objectives
Physics
Pilot projects
Powder metallurgy
Self-efficacy
STEM education
Student participation
Students
Success
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Summary:In the UnS, more than 575,000 students are enrolled in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, mathematics, or natural science degree programs at public two-year colleges. Upon matriculation, nearly 80% express an intention of transferring to a four-year institution, but ultimately, only 30% make the transfer. Potential explanations for this gulf in transfer persistence are not well understood. However, two-year college or community college students have long been overlooked and underserved in discussions around science, technology, engineering, and math research and engagement. As an initial step toward encouraging transfer persistence, Purdue University has stood up a summer research experience for community college students. Here, Wharry et al discuss the Purdue University's summer research program.
ISSN:1047-4838
1543-1851
DOI:10.1007/s11837-020-04276-4