2014 Conference Archive (Archived)
"I Didn't Know Science Could Be Fun!" Engaging Adolescents in Science in an After School STEM Club
Session Format
Presentation Session (20 minutes)
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Location
Room 1601
Abstract for the conference program
This session presents the progress of a school and university partnership in creating a thriving after school STEM Club at a low-performing high school. Sponsored by a Georgia College STEM grant, this after school club, now in its second year, is changing attitudes and stimulating interest in science among a diverse group of adolescents. Topics shared with the audience will include suggestions for beginning an after school club, benefits of forming partnerships, ideas for programs, and impact on students and the school culture.
Proposal Track
Non-research Project
Start Date
3-7-2014 11:30 AM
End Date
3-7-2014 11:15 AM
Recommended Citation
Webb, Sandra M.; Eilers, Ruth; Fuerniss, Jim; and Bowman, Jackie, ""I Didn't Know Science Could Be Fun!" Engaging Adolescents in Science in an After School STEM Club" (2014). Interdisciplinary STEM Teaching & Learning Conference (2012-2019) (Archived). 70.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/stem/2014/2014/70
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"I Didn't Know Science Could Be Fun!" Engaging Adolescents in Science in an After School STEM Club
Room 1601
This session presents the progress of a school and university partnership in creating a thriving after school STEM Club at a low-performing high school. Sponsored by a Georgia College STEM grant, this after school club, now in its second year, is changing attitudes and stimulating interest in science among a diverse group of adolescents. Topics shared with the audience will include suggestions for beginning an after school club, benefits of forming partnerships, ideas for programs, and impact on students and the school culture.
