Enhancing Diversity in the Geosciences

Autor/inn/en	Wechsler, Suzanne P.; Whitney, David J.; Ambos, Elizabeth L.; Rodrigue, Christine M.; Lee, Christopher T.; Behl, Richard J.; Larson, Daniel O.; Francis, Robert D.; Hold, Gregory
Titel	Enhancing Diversity in the Geosciences
Quelle	In: Journal of Geography, 104 (2005) 4, S.141-150 (10 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0022-1341
Schlagwörter	Interdisciplinary Approach; Earth Science; Archaeology; High School Students; Community Colleges; Two Year College Students; Surveys; Faculty; Program Effectiveness; Research Opportunities; Summer Science Programs; Intercollegiate Cooperation; College School Cooperation; Disproportionate Representation; Minority Groups; California + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Fächerübergreifender Unterricht; Fächerverbindender Unterricht; Interdisziplinarität; Earth sciences; Geowissenschaften; Archäologie; High school; High schools; Student; Students; Oberschule; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin; Community college; Community College; Survey; Umfrage; Befragung; Academic Staff; Lehrkörper; Forschungshaushalt; Hochschulkooperation; Ethnische Minderheit; Kalifornien
Abstract	An innovative interdisciplinary project at California State University, Long Beach, was designed to increase the attractiveness of the geosciences (physical geography, geology, and archaeology) to underrepresented groups. The goal was to raise awareness of the geosciences by providing summer research opportunities for underrepresented high school and community college students and their faculty. A survey of a larger sample provided insight into strategies for enhancing geoscience awareness. A qualitative evaluation pointed to its success in meeting project goals. This unprecedented level of collaboration had set the groundwork for an institutional shift for inclusion of minorities in the geosciences and warrants replication. (Author).
Anmerkungen	National Council for Geographic Education. Jacksonville State University, 206A Martin Hall, Jacksonville, AL 36265-1602. Tel: 256-782-5293; Fax: 256-782-5336; e-mail: ncge@ncge.org; Web site: http://www.ncge.org/publications/journal/
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10