More underrepresented students obtain science degrees and pursue STEM, due to research mentoring
Thursday, September 8, 2016 - 10:01
in Psychology & Sociology
Graduation rates among science majors at a large minority-serving college have nearly tripled since the implementation of an undergraduate research experience (URE) program ten years ago. A new study in the Journal of Research in Science Teaching indicates that undergraduates who participate in mentored research not only graduate more often with science degrees, but also attend graduate school and pursue STEM careers at higher rates.