Initiatives to Find the "Lost Einsteins" through the Integration of Independent Scientific Research Projects in Early College

Authors

Maria Agapito, Bard High School Early College NewarkFollow
Mini Jayaprakash, Bard High School Early College NewarkFollow
Tiffany Morris, Bard High School Early College NewarkFollow
Carla Stephens, Bard High School Early College NewarkFollow

Abstract

This exploratory study examines the effects of incorporating Independent Scientific Research Projects (ISRP) into early college biology curriculum. The authors present their findings, which are steeped in the goal of increasing minority students’ interest in STEM careers, by analyzing student engagement in classrooms with and without ISRP integration.

Recommended Citation

Agapito, Maria; Jayaprakash, Mini; Morris, Tiffany; and Stephens, Carla (2021) "Initiatives to Find the "Lost Einsteins" through the Integration of Independent Scientific Research Projects in Early College," Early College Folio: Vol. 1: Iss. 1, Article 10.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.bard.edu/earlycollegefolio/vol1/iss1/10