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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Science Outreach
  • Undergraduate Recruitment

Background:

  • The Young Scientist Program (YSP) at Washington University School of Medicine aims to improve science literacy.
  • YSP specifically targets underrepresented minority high school students from St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS).
  • The Summer Focus Program (SFP) is a key component, offering intensive research experience.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the efficacy of the Summer Focus Program (SFP) from 2006 to 2013.
  • To demonstrate the program's success in broadening science literacy and confidence.
  • To evaluate the program's impact on students pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) undergraduate degrees.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized objective, quick, and simple methods for formative evaluation.
  • Continuously improved SFP activities based on evaluation data over several years.
  • Tracked student progression into undergraduate STEM majors.

Main Results:

  • The SFP successfully enhanced student experiences through continuous program improvement.
  • Participating high school students showed increased confidence in science literacy.
  • A high percentage of SFP graduates pursued STEM undergraduate degrees.

Conclusions:

  • The YSP's Summer Focus Program is effective in increasing science literacy and confidence among underrepresented minority high school students.
  • The program successfully encourages students to pursue higher education in STEM fields.
  • Formative evaluation is a valuable tool for enhancing educational program efficacy.