Background Decades of research have examined what motivates students to pursue careers
in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, but STEM careers are …

Concerns are being raised about the increasing demand for science, technology,
engineering and mathematics (STEM) graduates exceeding supply. Early adolescence is an …

This study identifies factors that are significantly related to student intentions to enter
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations by age 30, and …

This study explored the relationship between middle school students' mathematics-and
science-related motivational dispositions and their attitudes toward STEM-related careers …

This study examined how motivational factors (ie, self-concept in science, enjoyment of
science, and instrumental value of science) predict science, technology, engineering, and …

The current study focuses on how academic motivation, academic identity, and gender work
in concert to predict STEM career aspirations. We examined these relations in a sample of …

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields have a need for recruiting
and retaining a diverse workforce. Understanding students' aspiration to STEM careers is …

Abstract The United States has made a significant effort and investment in STEM education,
yet the size and the composition of the STEM workforce continues to fail to meet demand. It …

Background Research and policy often focus on reducing attrition from educational
trajectories leading to careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics …

This study examines the relationships between attitudes toward all core STEM subjects and
interest in STEM careers among 4th through 12th grade US students through the …