Background Informal learning environments increase students' interest in STEM (eg, Mohr‐
Schroeder et al. School Sci Math 114: 291–301, 2014) and increase the chances a student …

There is broad international agreement about the importance of increasing participation in
science once it is no longer compulsory in school, particularly among groups who have …

The term “environmental education” is now approaching 60 years old and is well
established in education circles. There are journals, handbooks, curricula, and associations …

Students' interest in science declines in secondary school. Therefore, motivating students to
become competent and engaged in science topics that are relevant for their everyday lives …

Increasing and diversifying participation in science remains a key educational policy
concern for governments across the world. Science capital has been proposed as a useful …

The issue of how to increase student motivation and achievement in science subjects is
considered to be a major challenge in modern school systems. Lab-work learning …

Recent years have witnessed a dramatic rise in the number of middle and high school
students from Asian countries participating in US-based summer experiences (Perlez & Gao …

Out‐of‐school‐time programs for youth that are focused on STEM content are often seen as
affording opportunities to increase youth engagement, interest, and knowledge in STEM …

Problem Statement: The present study is of importance for designing a differentiation
approach, which enables gifted students to use their present potential in mathematics …

Out-of-school time (OST) programs like the Coastal Ecology science camp can positively
influence science identities, particularly for youth from groups historically underserved and …