Adopting a K–12 Family Model With Undergraduate Research to Enhance STEM Persistence and Achievement in Underrepresented Minority Students

by: Kimberly Kendricks and Anthony Arment

Central State University adopted a K–12 family model for its Scholars Program, which consists of six activities for students majoring in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. This article discusses how the family model was implemented in a college environment and the impact it had.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 11/1/2011Stock # jcst11_041_02_22Volume 041Issue 02

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