A Report on the NSF ITEST Convening: Defining an Afterschool Research Agenda
PublicationsIn community centers, labs, and classrooms, young people from around the country are diving into STEM learning experiences. They’re devoting some of their valuable out-of school hours to experiment and make discoveries, at the same time building skills in science, math, engineering, and technology. Why? What do they get out of it? What motivates them to participate, and what would inspire them to further pursue STEM learning and careers?What program elements most effectively support STEM workforce development?What partnerships work best? How should staff be prepared? And how can programs be