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Support of marginalized students in science: An examination of successful lesbian individuals in science career paths

French, Judith
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1249396616

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2009, Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, ED Teaching and Learning (Columbus campus).
The initiative to increase highly qualified college STEM graduates coupled with the phrase “science for all” pushed by standards-based reform has opened an avenue for science education research. How can we increase students’ interests in science careers? Specifically, do marginalized groups require differing instructional approaches to increase science interests? By closely examining individuals from marginalized groups that have been successful in following a science career path, we may understand how to further help these groups. Gloria Ladson-Billings’ work on culturally relevant teaching was utilized as a guide to help understand potential responses about science experiences in the classroom. This study specifically examined six lesbian individuals’ experiences with science while in high school and college. The information was collected via semi-structured, open-ended interviews and was analyzed for reoccurring themes. Most of the participants did not have access to lesbian science mentors/role models even though prior research has shown the importance of such. The participants also recommended identifying mentors/role models for potential future lesbians interested in science.
Karen Irving, PhD (Advisor)
Mollie Blackburn, PhD (Committee Member)
David Haury, PhD (Committee Member)
Education; Science Education; Teacher Education; Womens Studies
science Interests; lesbian; science careers; career choices; women in science

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  • French, J. (2009). Support of marginalized students in science: An examination of successful lesbian individuals in science career paths [Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1249396616

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • French, Judith. Support of marginalized students in science: An examination of successful lesbian individuals in science career paths. 2009. Ohio State University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1249396616.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • French, Judith. "Support of marginalized students in science: An examination of successful lesbian individuals in science career paths." Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University, 2009. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1249396616

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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