Plants, animals and humans, are colonized by microorganisms (microbiota) and transiently
exposed to countless others. The microbiota affects the development and function of …

This article is a result of the analysis of student-level enrollment records from twenty-one
research universities in the United States, and it contributes to a more robust understanding …

This book looks at the purpose and pedagogy of STEM teaching and explores the ways in
which STEM subjects can interact in the curriculum to enhance student understanding …

The AP program has been widely adopted by secondary schools, yet the evidence on the
impacts of taking AP courses has been entirely observational. We report results from the first …

The aim of this paper is double:(a) to record the latest theoretical considerations (literature
review) in the field of STEM (acronym of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide an argument supporting the growth of online
outsourcing, which will exponentially increase in the coming years with the spread of …

Background Strong consensus exists on the need to expand participation of URM doctoral
students in STEM fields, to increase their retention, reduce their average time to degree, and …

Abstract Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) represent a highly
valued academic discipline and career path in the 21st century; yet some individuals are …

Increasing the number of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)
degrees is a national priority and one way to promote the socioeconomic mobility of students …

Background/Context The United States is facing a shortage of domestically prepared STEM
(science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) professionals, yet many high school …