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4 Learning from Today's Students
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... COMMUNITY COLLEGE TECHNICIAN EDUCATION Tyson described findings from his research on Community College asso­ ciate's degree and certificate programs for technicians conducted through a research collaboration (Targeted Research in Technician Education, or PathTech) .1 PathTech's research has examined pathways in technical 1 Tyson based his presentation on work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.
From page 24...
... Panelists: William Tyson, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of South Florida Anne Marie Núñez, Professor of Educational Studies, The Ohio State University Erin Cech, Assistant Professor of Sociology, University of Michigan Moderator: Josipa Roksa, Director of Strategic Academic Programs and Professor of ­Sociology and Education, University of Virginia education -- programs that typically offer applied, hands-on learning designed to develop practical skills and prepare students for the workforce -- using a national survey and longitudinal follow-up interviews. Advanced technology fields covered by such programs include engineering technology, energy and environmental technology, advanced manufacturing, microtechnology, and nanotechnology, Tyson explained.
From page 25...
... Figures 4-1 and 4-2 show some of the data collected through PathTech Life. Prior Enrollment and Degree Attainment 70% 60% 14% 13% 50% 7% 14% 12% 40% 16% 30% 11% 14% 9% 20% 8% 24% 24% 10% 20% 12% 6% 0% 18-19 20-21 22-26 27-33 34+ Community College Associates Degree Four-Year University Bachelor's Degree FIGURE 4-1  Prior enrollment and degree attainment for Community College students in advanced technology fields.
From page 26...
... In a third project, PathTech Listen, researchers followed up on students who had participated in PathTech Life using interviews and a survey. A significant majority of the students were in jobs related to their field of study or had transferred to a 2- or 4-year institution to pursue further study in a STEM field.
From page 27...
... She explained some lessons from her work on effective STEM strategies at HSIs conducted through the Computing Alliance of HSIs Network. This group, composed of more than 40 HSI department chairs, faculty, and staff who aim to raise Hispanic computing attainment, uses a variety of studentlevel supports such as research experiences and professional clubs (Villa et al., 2019)
From page 28...
... . STEM leaders typically define scientific excellence in terms of abilities such as mathematical prowess and capacity for logical reasoning, but success in STEM fields also requires other capacities such as communication skills and the ability to provide mentoring or manage a lab, Cech observed.
From page 29...
... In her view, true diversification requires an alteration of deeply held cultural beliefs about who counts as competent and excellent and what counts as valuable STEM work. DISCUSSION Following the presentations about their scholarly work, a discussion focused on the presenters' views about the highest priority changes needed in undergraduate STEM education.
From page 30...
... Planning committee member and University of Virginia faculty member Josipa Roksa summed up the panel discussion by highlighting all that research-oriented universities and elite institutions can learn from openaccess institutions, MSIs, HSIs, and HBCUs regarding aspirations for STEM education if they "think about structure and culture together." She added that "good things will not happen just because we wish to have a more diverse world in 2040," she said. That sort of change will require "intentional, day-to-day, month-to-month, year-to-year activities that we all have to engage in."


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