Will the integration of a Girl Scout STEM workshop improve the interest and confidence of underserved millenial students in STEM?

摘要

This study addressed how the impact of Girl Scout workshop would improve the interest and confidence of millennial students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) careers. This study sought to determine if a three-week Girl Scout curriculum would impact urban female students' interest in STEM, confidence in science, and motivation to pursue STEM careers. The curriculum included hands-on STEM activities along with a guest speaker. The Girl Scouts completed the Test of Science-Related Attitudes (TOSRA) to determine their attitude toward science. Girl Scouts, parents, and troop leaders completed a post-workshop survey based on their experience. Chi Square tests, frequencies, and an ANOVA were run to analyze the results, which indicated an increase in interest and confidence.