Browsing by Author "Angle, Julie"
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Case study of the science, engineering, mathematics, and aerospace academy: Participant and parental perceptions
Graves, Catherine Elizabeth (2016-07)The science, engineering, mathematics, and aerospace academy (SEMAA) is a federally-funded national out-of-school time (OST) science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) program that provides K-12 grade ... -
Changing views of nature of science following explicit instruction
Martin, Michael (2015-04-23)The nature of science tends to be one of the most overlooked aspects of science literacy in classrooms across the United States (Bell, 2009). The purpose of this study is to examine the improvement of seven pre-service ... -
Classroom performance differences between students of differing locale and socioeconomic backgrounds
Locke, John Connor (2020-12)Institutions are interested in the academic performance of students of different demographics, because academic performance plays a role in their persistence and graduation. Race/Ethnicity and socioeconomic status are ... -
Evaluation of hydrogeologic data in USGS areas of potentially induced seismicity
Barnes, Caitlin (2016-12)The Central and Eastern United States have experienced an increase in seismic activity within the last forty years with a corresponding concern from the public regarding the associated seismic hazard. In 2015, the United ... -
Exploring Freshmen Undergraduates' Acceptance of the Theory of Evolution and Views of Nature of Science
Heaton, Leigh Brenna (2019-05-01)Understanding the mechanisms of evolution can help lead to advancements in science, technology, medicine, and agriculture. To enhance student understanding of the Theory of Evolution, science education organizations encourage ... -
Impact of public law 111-216: Perceptions of U.S. collegiate flight students
Casebolt, Mallory Kaye (2015-12)Scope and method of study: The purpose of this national research study was to examine the perceptions of U.S. collegiate flight students regarding the impact of PL 111-216 after its implementation and how PL111-216 will ... -
Looking back and moving forward: A mixed methods study of elementary science teacher preparation
Hulings, Melissa (2013-07)This study sought to understand how science learning experiences, and their potential influence, had on preservice elementary teachers' self-efficacy and perceptions of science teaching and learning at the beginning of ... -
Marketing of education: The relationship between college student experiences and the desire to become a donor
Bennett, David H. (2016-12)As colleges and universities around the country are being squeezed by new federal regulations, state mandates, and local codes - most of which require financial investments, some major - institutional leaders are struggling ... -
Perceptions of the Emotional Self for Adolescents Who Are Gifted
Albright, Elizabeth Anne (2017-12-01)Abstract: Adolescence is a time of emotional turmoil as the transition to adulthood is experienced. For adolescent students who are gifted or talented, the research demonstrates unique issues such as sensitivity, perfectionism, ... -
Science identity and communication efficacy as a function of participation modality in undergraduate research
Leone, E. Austin (2022-05)Effective science communication is a common goal scientists share, but explicit science communication curriculum is lacking in undergraduate science programs. Although course-based research experiences (CUREs) can provide ... -
Surface plasmon microarray and voltage-driven biocatalysis for drug development and bioelectronics
Walgama, Charuksha Thameera (2017-07)The objectives of the research described in this dissertation are driven with a broader motivation to provide scientific solutions to real world problems related to human health and cleaner energy. Under global health ... -
Teacher self-perception as a pedagogical stem content expert and its influence on classroom practice
Mortimer, Emily (2022-07)Providing a positive atmosphere for growth in STEM can elevate female middle school students towards seeing themselves succeeding even through short-term failures and cognitive dissonance. Yet, through negative gendered ...