Undergraduate Experiences of Division I Athlete Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Graduates
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- 作者：Eddie Comeaux ; Tina Bachman ; Rena M. Burton…
- 关键词：Athletes ; STEM ; Persistence ; Major clustering ; Academic success ; Intercollegiate athletics ; NCAA
- 刊名：Journal of Science Education and Technology
- 出版年：2017
- 出版时间：February 2017
- 年：2017
- 卷：26
- 期：1
- 页码：24-32
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- 刊物类别：Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
- 刊物主题：Science Education; Educational Technology;
- 出版者：Springer Netherlands
- ISSN：1573-1839
- 卷排序：26
文摘
Employing the conceptual model developed by Comeaux and Harrison (Coll Stud Aff J 30(1):75–87, 2011), this study explored the undergraduate experience of Division I athlete STEM graduates. Data collection involved 17 in-depth interviews with former athletes at two research-intensive, public institutions. Results revealed that pre-college characteristics, involvement in purposeful STEM-related activities, and sport participation, as well as academic support and guidance within athletic departments, play important roles in shaping the experiences of athletes who earn STEM degrees. Implications for student affairs professionals, faculty, and others who frequently interact with college athletes and are committed to creating more equitable educational environments are discussed.