Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
"Switching" and "Persistence" Redefined: The Complexity of STEM Persistence.- The Significance of Interest and Choice.- High School to College: Student Preparation and Transition.- Learning Experiences in Gateway Courses and their Consequences.- Learning Experiences throughout STEM Majors.- Teaching Practices: Observed and Evaluated.- The Processes of Switching and Relocation.- Factors Beyond College that Shape Career Choices.- What Enables Persistence?.- Summary and Conclusions.