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Shaw, E. J., & Barbuti, S. (2010). Patterns of persistence in intended college major with a focus on STEM majors. NACADA Journal, 30(2), 19-34.
Shaw, Emily J., and Sandra Barbuti. "Patterns of persistence in intended college major with a focus on STEM majors." NACADA Journal 30.2 (2010): 19-34.
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Patterns of persistence in intended college major with a focus on STEM majors.

Stem career interventions

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In this study, we examined patterns of persisting in and switching from an intended college major (chosen in high school) in the third year of college. We focused on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) major persistence because of the national effort to increase those entering STEM careers. Results showed differences in persistence by academic field as well as by gender, parental income, and first-generation college student status with the largest variation by ethnicity. Further examination of STEM major persistence …

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