Field Courses Boost Student Success, Support STEM Diversity Efforts, Study Reveals (image)

University of California - Santa Cruz

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Field courses build the self-confidence and 'scientific competence' of all students, but the benefits are particularly noteworthy for students from groups that are underrepresented in STEM fields, according to researchers at UC Santa Cruz.

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Mickie Tang

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