MG Jones, G Childers, E Corin… - International Journal of …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis

Free choice science learning and STEM career choice.

Stem career programs

Childers, Jones

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Excerpt

This study investigated the relationship between engaging in free choice STEM activities (hobbies) and career selection with the goal of understanding the factors that influence the development of science interests and science identity for those who chose a STEM career and those that did not. The 2864 participants in the study were adult hobbyists that included birders, astronomers, gardeners, model builders, insect collectors, rock/fossil collectors, home brewers, beekeepers, inventors, and environmental monitors. Participants completed …

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