Examining Autistic Students' Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Career Interest and Motivation in a Geospatial Information Science & Technology Program
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| Title: | Examining Autistic Students' Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Career Interest and Motivation in a Geospatial Information Science & Technology Program |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Jamie N. Pearson (ORCID |
| Source: | Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities. 2025 60(4):380-398. |
| Availability: | Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Council for Exceptional Children. DDD, P.O. Box 3512, Fayetteville, AR 72702. Tel: 479-575-3326; Fax: 479-575-6676; Web site: http://www.daddcec.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 19 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | National Science Foundation (NSF) |
| Contract Number: | 2048937 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | High Schools Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Autism Spectrum Disorders, STEM Education, Vocational Interests, STEM Careers, Career Development, High School Students, 21st Century Skills, Program Development, Inclusion, Student Motivation, Student Attitudes, Instructional Effectiveness, Self Efficacy |
| DOI: | 10.1177/21541647251400231 |
| ISSN: | 2154-1647 |
| Abstract: | Autistic students experience low employment and are underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) majors and careers, despite demonstrated interest in such fields. There is a dearth of research about the impact of STEM educational initiatives on motivation and career interest for autistic students. The purpose of this study was to explore the influence of a Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIST) career preparation program on STEM motivation for autistic high schoolers. An exploratory pre-/post-survey design was used. Findings indicated more negative attitudes toward science and engineering and technology and more positive attitudes toward math and twenty-first century skills; none of the findings were significant. Implications for program development and inclusive STEM education are discussed. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1496414 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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