Journal article
Pathways to Undergraduate Research Experiences: a Multi-Institutional Study
Innovative higher education, Vol.42(5-6), pp.491-504
12/01/2017
DOI: 10.1007/s10755-017-9401-3
Abstract
The positive impact of undergraduate research experiences on students' post-secondary success is well-documented. However, these conclusions are drawn from undergraduate students who already participate; very little research has explored the pathways by which students enter these experiences. Using data from a multi-institutional survey, we examined students' reasons for participating and differences across institutions and demographic groups. Overall, students cited social and experiential reasons as key motivators for participation and a perceived lack of research readiness as a key barrier. Differences were also found across academic year. Implications from this study address issues of access, preparation, and institutional policies around undergraduate research.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Pathways to Undergraduate Research Experiences: a Multi-Institutional Study
- Creators
- Duhita Mahatmya - University of IowaJanet Morrison - College of New JerseyRebecca M. Jones - George Mason UniversityPamela W. Garner - George Mason UniversityShannon N. Davis - George Mason UniversityJill Manske - University of St. Thomas - MinnesotaNancy Berner - Sewanee: The University of the SouthAnn Johnson - University of St. Thomas - MinnesotaJayna Ditty - University of St. Thomas - Minnesota
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Innovative higher education, Vol.42(5-6), pp.491-504
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- DOI
- 10.1007/s10755-017-9401-3
- ISSN
- 0742-5627
- eISSN
- 1573-1758
- Number of pages
- 14
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 12/01/2017
- Academic Unit
- Center for Social Science Innovation; Education Administration; Psychological and Quantitative Foundations
- Record Identifier
- 9984759990302771
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