| Title |
1.2 million kids and counting—Mobile science laboratories drive student interest in STEM
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|---|---|
| Published in |
PLoS Biology, May 2017
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| DOI | 10.1371/journal.pbio.2001692 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Amanda L. Jones, Mary K. Stapleton |
| Abstract |
In today's increasingly technological society, a workforce proficient in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) skills is essential. Research has shown that active engagement by K-12 students in hands-on science activities that use authentic science tools promotes student learning and retention. Mobile laboratory programs provide this type of learning in schools and communities across the United States and internationally. Many programs are members of the Mobile Lab Coalition (MLC), a nonprofit organization of mobile and other laboratory-based education programs built on scientist and educator collaborations. A recent survey of the member programs revealed that they provide an impressive variety of programming and have collectively served over 1.2 million students across the US. |
X Demographics
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 20 | 27% |
| United Kingdom | 4 | 5% |
| France | 4 | 5% |
| Spain | 3 | 4% |
| Canada | 2 | 3% |
| Croatia | 1 | 1% |
| India | 1 | 1% |
| Brazil | 1 | 1% |
| Pakistan | 1 | 1% |
| Other | 7 | 9% |
| Unknown | 30 | 41% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Members of the public | 45 | 61% |
| Scientists | 14 | 19% |
| Science communicators (journalists, bloggers, editors) | 11 | 15% |
| Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 4 | 5% |
Mendeley readers
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Researcher | 9 | 21% |
| Student > Master | 5 | 12% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 5 | 12% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 3 | 7% |
| Lecturer | 2 | 5% |
| Other | 5 | 12% |
| Unknown | 14 | 33% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 8 | 19% |
| Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 6 | 14% |
| Engineering | 3 | 7% |
| Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 2 | 5% |
| Computer Science | 2 | 5% |
| Other | 7 | 16% |
| Unknown | 15 | 35% |
Attention Score in Context
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