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STEM Summer Camps in the US: Knowledge and Context

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Baltimore , Maryland

Publication Date

June 25, 2023

Start Date

June 25, 2023

End Date

June 28, 2023

Conference Session

Diversity Trainings, Inclusive Learning, and Distance Learning

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

Page Count

10

DOI

10.18260/1-2--44660

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https://peer.asee.org/44660

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136

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Amani Qasrawi The University of Texas at San Antonio

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Amani Qasrawi is a civil engineer pursuing a Ph.D. in Construction Science and Management at The University of Texas at San Antonio. She completed her undergraduate studies in Civil Engineering at Al Balqa Applied University in Jordan and Construction Science and Management at The University of Texas at San Antonio. Throughout the academic career, she has been involved in research and teaching. She is working as a Graduate Research Assistant and Graduate Teacher Assistant at UTSA.

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Sandeep Langar The University of Texas at San Antonio

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Dr. Sandeep Langar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Construction Science in College of Architecture, Construction, and Planning at The University of Texas at San Antonio. He received his Ph.D. in Environmental Design and Planning from the Co

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Tulio Sulbaran The University of Texas at San Antonio

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He received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineer from Georgia Institute of Technology with concentration in Construction Management with a minor in Computer Engineering and strong statistical background. He has
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Abstract

Summer is an ideal time to expose students to experiences that increase their knowledge about future career choices and awareness. Unfortunately, many students across the country lack the resources and opportunities to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) career. In terms of STEM proficiency, the US lags behind other high-performing countries. Among forty-six participating education systems, the US ranked fifteenth for fourth graders and eleventh for eighth-graders. Further, a STEM-focused workforce is imperative for the nation. Therefore, there is a growing focus on STEM camps at the national and regional levels within the US. This study investigated the implementation characteristics of summer camps in the areas of modality, duration, and measured impacts conducted within the US. The research used three-staged research which included sample selection, parameter development, and descriptive statistical analysis. Sample selection was dictated by factors such as the ASEE article and publication date. Parameter development included the identification of twelve parameters purposively developed by researchers. The parameters included "population, race, gender, age, targeted population, framework, theories used, context, learning outcome, delivery method, effect, and duration." This study focuses on the "framework, theories used, context, learning outcome, delivery method, effect, and duration." The preliminary analysis of the compiled data indicates that most camps didn't have a framework. Most of the summer camp activities revolved around Robotics and focused on providing students with exposure to different engineering disciplines. Understanding the used framework and applied knowledge is imperative as it helps to better design and conduct future summer camps that help achieve the identified goals.

Qasrawi, A., & Langar, S., & Sulbaran, T. (2023, June), STEM Summer Camps in the US: Knowledge and Context Paper presented at 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Baltimore , Maryland. 10.18260/1-2--44660

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