Abstract Author(s): Meirielys Castaneda Ceballos, Psychology Major Raychel Avila, Psychology Major Lauren Haus, Psychology Major Mentor(s): Joyce Fernandes, Department of Biology
A45: How can participation in student organizations enable the academic success of Bridges scholars?
Our general research area is supporting students academically and student success. The research question asked was what ways does the membership in a student organization affect the academic and social success of Bridges Scholars? This is relevant for our field because we want to make sure that the students involved are succeeding at Miami University […]
C50: The Role of Mentoring for STEM Student Success Within the Bridges Scholars Community
The purpose of this study is to find the role of mentoring relationships for STEM student success within the Bridges Scholars community at Miami University. The Bridges Scholars program is a program that is dedicated to promoting a deeper understanding of and appreciation for diversity while also providing students with resources needed to navigate throughout […]
C47: Gender Difference on Academic Outcomes in Kenya
This research focuses on the educational system in Kenya and how it affects adolescent girls. My research question was: With respect to Kenya, What accounts for gender differences in access and success in educational outcomes? Throughout this research, I discovered that both access and success of Kenyan adolescent girls was dependent upon social class, societal […]
A62: Experiential Learning and After School Programming: A Review of the Literature
Learning does not have to end along with the regularly scheduled school day. Community Psychology senior capstone professor Dr. Paul Flaspohler was approached by Project Experience and Boys and Girls Club for help about how to better their programs. Experiential learning, or learning through reflection on doing, has been shown to be successful in the […]
A41: College Readiness in Urban High Schools
A44: Improving the Academic Success of Bridges Scholars in STEM Disciplines
Mentoring relationships are important to the academic success of many STEM students across the country. These relationships open up opportunities to participate in labs that can give students the necessary experience to be successful after college. How has Miami University and the Bridges Scholars program contributed to the success of STEM students and how can […]
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