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Project SCORE: youth research and STEM self-efficacy
A Mississippi youth participatory action and near-peer mentoring pipeline was feasible and well liked, with modest non-significant gains in STEM self-efficacy and career interest.
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What is Project SCORE designed to do?
Engage Mississippi adolescents in participatory research and mentoring to build health literacy, research engagement, and STEM pathway interest.
Source: Project SCORE (Student-Centered Outcomes Research Experience) · DOI · quote verified
Which two pedagogical pillars does SCORE combine?
Youth participatory action research (YPAR) and near-peer mentoring.
Source: Project SCORE (Student-Centered Outcomes Research Experience) · DOI · quote verified
How many teens enrolled from 2021 to 2025?
109 total students.
Source: Project SCORE (Student-Centered Outcomes Research Experience) · DOI · quote verified
What recruitment target did sites aim for annually?
About 10–15 teens each year at each of two sites.
Source: Project SCORE (Student-Centered Outcomes Research Experience) · DOI · quote verified
What happened to pre–post STEM outcomes statistically?
No statistically significant differences, though improvements were reported as trends for STEM self-efficacy and related measures.
Source: Project SCORE (Student-Centered Outcomes Research Experience) · DOI · quote verified
Which outcome showed a small decrease?
Health literacy from pre to post.
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What affective outcomes were strong?
Engagement, belonging, mindfulness improvement, and high program satisfaction.
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What share completed both surveys?
Just under half (47%).
Source: Project SCORE (Student-Centered Outcomes Research Experience) · DOI · quote verified
What summer-camp evaluation coverage is reported for later years?
100% of summer camp participants completed the survey in the reported years.
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What program change followed weak health-literacy gains?
More practice comprehending and applying health-related information, including new ice-breaker activities.
Source: Project SCORE (Student-Centered Outcomes Research Experience) · DOI · quote verified
Why add a Boys & Girls Club partner?
To increase participation when enrollment at one community partner decreased.
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What advantage of near-peer mentors do the authors highlight from prior work?
Mentees often find near-peers more approachable/relatable than traditional adult mentors.
Source: Project SCORE (Student-Centered Outcomes Research Experience) · DOI · quote verified