Explore Underrepresented Students’ STEM Identity Change in a Robotics Program

• In Event: LED- Robotics and Beyond

Short Description

Students' perceived STEM identity influences their motivation to learn related subjects and their decision to pursue a related career. This study aims to examine students’ STEM identity change in a Robotics program designed for Grades 3-6 elementary students (n=32. Both quantitative data (STEM identity scale) and qualitative data (Best Possible Self activity) were collected. The preliminary results show an increase in students’ STEM identity. This study contributes to positive psychology’s application in real-world context.

Authors

• Contributor: Suzhen Duan, Towson University

• Contributor: Qijie Cai, Towson University

• Contributor: Liyan Song, Towson University

• Contributor: Scot McNary, Towson University