Creating scientific and technical talent through educational outreach

Darnell E. Diggs; James G. Grote; Jennifer Fielding; Keith W. Jones; Larry C. Jenkins; I. Leon Turner

doi:10.1117/12.734571

26 September 2007 Creating scientific and technical talent through educational outreach

Darnell E. Diggs, James G. Grote, Jennifer Fielding, Keith W. Jones, Larry C. Jenkins, I. Leon Turner

Proceedings Volume 6668, Novel Optical Systems Design and Optimization X; 666809 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.734571
Event: Optical Engineering + Applications, 2007, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Using descriptive and explanatory research methodologies, researchers have qualitatively investigated factors influential in causing our nation's youth to decide whether to select science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) as their academic majors. Furthermore, researchers have also examined what causes African American men and women to decide whether they desire to become engineers and scientists. Using preexisting studies numerous themes have emerged from these data, which supports educational outreach as a powerful tool for encouraging our youth to consider the STEM disciplines. This paper highlights Air Force Research Laboratory researchers' efforts in combating the forces that could jeopardize our nation's position as one of the leaders in technology and scientific innovations.

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Darnell E. Diggs, James G. Grote, Jennifer Fielding, Keith W. Jones, Larry C. Jenkins, and I. Leon Turner "Creating scientific and technical talent through educational outreach", Proc. SPIE 6668, Novel Optical Systems Design and Optimization X, 666809 (26 September 2007); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.734571

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