Baiduc, R.R., Flores, L.C., Beitel, G. (2017). “A Research Preparatory Program for First Year College Students: Student selection and preparation leads to higher science self-efficacy and persistence in STEM.” Innov High Educ, 42(3): 269-284.

June 1, 2017

Undergraduate research experiences may increase persistence in STEM majors. We describe a research program that targets first-year students selected for their curiosity and attitudes towards science. We explain the implementation of the program over 3 years and present evaluation data using a group of matched controls. Participants and controls pursued...