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An outreach program with hands-on, physiology-based exercises generates questions about STEM career expectations
Martina A Clarke1, Neeru M Sharma2, Alicia M Schiller2,3
1Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center , Omaha, Nebraska.
Advances in Physiology Education
|April 19, 2019
Summary
Hands-on science programs effectively spark student interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers. This study evaluated a physiology outreach event, finding it increased short-term STEM engagement and provided insights for future program improvements.
Area of Science:
- Physiology
- Science Education
- STEM Outreach
Background:
- Scientific advocacy and outreach programs aim to boost public understanding and interest in STEM fields.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of these outreach events is challenging and infrequently conducted.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of a physiology-based outreach program on generating student interest in STEM careers.
- To gather data for enhancing the effectiveness of future outreach initiatives.
Main Methods:
- A 3-hour physiology-based outreach event was conducted with 64-80 students at a private school in Omaha, Nebraska.
- Activities included presentations on sensory, heart, and lung systems, followed by hands-on demonstrations.
- Audio recordings of student Q&A sessions were thematically analyzed to identify question patterns.
Main Results:
- Two primary themes emerged from student questions: scientific content (e.g., animal circulatory systems, disease effects on organs) and career-related inquiries (e.g., daily scientist activities, career satisfaction).
- The event successfully generated short-term interest in both STEM content and potential careers.
Conclusions:
- Hands-on physiology learning experiences are effective in stimulating immediate interest in STEM subjects and career paths.
- Findings offer valuable insights for refining outreach program content to better align with student interests.
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