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Creator:: Lenz, Adam
Abstract:: There is a national interest in improving the quality of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in institutions of higher education in the face of mounting difficulties. Reports by the National Academy of Sciences in 2018 and 2020 found that the dissemination and adoption of effective, timely change initiatives...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: to two people: Drs. John Ivanovitch and Jana Bouwma-Gearhart. To John, I think of you every time I

Creator:: Lenhart, Cindy A.
Abstract:: Research has confirmed a lack of diversity and persistence of underrepresented populations in the STEM fields. Recruiting and retaining more women and people of color into STEM fields has long been a goal of higher education, per a notable lack of women and people of color who enter and complete...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Jana L. Bouwma-Gearhart Abstract Research has confirmed a lack of diversity and

Creator:: Pierszalowski, Sophie P.
Abstract:: In response to concern over a lack of diversity in STEM postsecondary programs, institutions of higher education across the nation have promoted opportunities for undergraduate research. Such opportunities have been shown to enrich student experiences and success, especially for students from historically underrepresented groups. While these benefits have been fairly...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Jana L. Bouwma-Gearhart In response to concern over a lack of diversity in STEM

Creator:: Ermis, Grant L.
Abstract:: Agriculture teachers, in comparison to other high school teachers, work in more varied and demanding work environments (Terry & Briers, 2010; Torres, Ulmer, & Aschenbrener, 2008). The body of literature studying the impacts of more varied and demanding work environment on early career agriculture teachers (ECATs) is commonly limited to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: does. Dr. Jana Bouwma-Gearhart has been an invaluable mentor to me during this process, advocating

Creator:: Traini, Haley Q.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experiences of secondary agriculture teachers as they reconcile the competing demands of the profession in the social landscape of School-Based Agricultural Education. Previous literature about the agriculture teacher shortage problem revealed opportunities for research to utilize qualitative approaches and alternative...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Creator:: Choi, Yoon Ha
Abstract:: The persistent underrepresentation and marginalization of women of color in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are well-documented. However, much of the existing literature takes an “either/or” approach, focusing solely on the experiences of either “women” or “minorities” in STEM, without adequately examining the unique experiences of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: nurtured my growth while providing me with opportunities for collaboration—thank you, Drs. Jana Bouwma

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