An Empirical Study of the Research Experience Vitalizing Science–University Program (REVS-UP) in Summer School

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Abstract

California State University, Bakersfield received funding from Chevron Corporation to sponsor four weeks of research project in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The hands-on research experience rejuvenated interest of high school students in STEM discoveries and enhanced subject competency for K-12 teachers. In this study, quantitative and qualitative indicators have been used to monitor the program impact. Within the first six years, 26 STEM professors have led the completion of 113 research projects with the support of 90 CSUB student assistants, 384 high school students, and 84 teachers from K-12 schools. The trend results consistently confirmed the program effectiveness in promoting student interest and improving teacher professional development in STEM education.

Author

• Jianjun Wang, California State University - Bakersfield