Many reasons can attract or prevent a group to decide to study a field in undergraduate
courses. Some of them are strong and obvious, and other can be subtle and smoother. This …

Engineering course starts with the basic disciplines: mathematics, physics, programming
and chemistry. Many students have difficulties in Engineering due these basics disciplines …

In STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) courses, mathematics is a
key discipline in undergraduate courses. The calculus discipline is usually presented in the …

Calculus is usually a mandatory first semester discipline in STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics). In countries where the K-12 and High School curriculum are …

Engineering programs employ a variety of approaches for improving student retention.
Often, students leaving engineering cite difficulties in their calculus courses as a major …

Experience and observations indicate that students often work on problem sets at hours
outside those traditionally scheduled for office hours, tutoring, and supplemental instruction …

College algebra, a gateway course, has had the lowest passing rate for students of any
freshman course. While research exists on the implementation of quantitative reasoning at 4 …

Abstract Supported by a National Science Foundation STEP grant, our activities continue to
establish a regional ecosystem for STEM success by targeting barriers to student …

The University of Texas-Pan American (UTPA) is a minority serving institution in south
Texas. The student population is predominantly made up of students from the local region …

The University of Texas-Pan American (UTPA) faces some unique regional challenges that
hinder retention, success, persistence, and progression. These regional challenges include …