scholarly journals Addressing Math Readiness for Engineering and Other STEM Programs

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen Fick ◽  
Denise Bauer
Keyword(s):  
Stem Programs ◽  
Math Readiness

Mindfulness Meditation Apps: An Effective Tool to Improve Mental Health Among Graduate Students in STEM Programs

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly A. Grogan
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Treatment Group ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Physical Symptom ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Free Access ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Stem Programs

Abstract This paper seeks to determine whether or not mindfulness meditation training via a simple meditation app can effectively improve well-being among graduate students enrolled in STEM programs. Graduate students were recruited from STEM programs at the University of Florida. Participants were randomly assigned into treatment and control groups. The control group simply proceeded as they normally would during an academic semester. The treatment group received free access to the Ten Percent Happier app and were asked to meditate once per day for eight weeks. Both groups completed pre-, mid-, and post-intervention surveys that included the Center for Epidemiological Depression Scale (CES-D) and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-Item Scale (GAD-7). The treatment group averaged about 10 minutes of meditation per day, and the average participant meditated on about 82% of days within the intervention period. At the end of the 8-week intervention, the treatment group reported CES-D and GAD-7 scores that were about 35% and 41% lower than the control group and their physical symptom score was about 36% lower. Relative to their own starting scores, CES-D, GAD-7, and physical symptom scores decreased 35%, 50%, and 43%, respectively for the treatment group, while the control group experienced no change in scores.

A tribute to ‘unsung teachers’: teachers’ influences on students enrolling in STEM programs with the intent of entering STEM careers

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 335-358 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheryl J. Craig ◽  
Paige Evans ◽  
Rakesh Verma ◽  
Donna Stokes ◽  
Jing Li
Keyword(s):  
Stem Careers ◽  
Stem Programs

SciAccess: Making Space for All

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (S367) ◽  
pp. 124-127
Author(s):  
Anna Voelker ◽  
Caitlin O’Brien ◽  
Michaela Deming
Keyword(s):  
Stem Education ◽  
Working Group ◽  
Space Science ◽  
Annual Conference ◽  
Mentorship Program ◽  
International Working Group ◽  
Stem Programs ◽  
Mentorship Programs ◽  
Diversity In Stem ◽  
Education Outreach

AbstractThe SciAccess Initiative (“SciAccess”) is dedicated to advancing disability inclusion and diversity in STEM education, outreach, and research. In this paper, the authors present an overview of accessible STEM programs run by the SciAccess Initiative, including an annual conference, international working group, and space science mentorship program for blind youth. Recommendations for creating accessible mentorship programs and networking events, both virtually and in-person, are detailed so that these inclusion-focused efforts may be replicated by others.

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