March 30, 2026Journal of Science Education and Technology0 citationsOpen Access
Becoming a Scientist or Mathematician: Leveraging Multimodal High-Impact Practices and a Multi-layered Mentoring System to Enhance Early Success of College Freshmen
The research aims to explore how multimodal practices and mentoring can enhance student success in STEM.
Examined the impact of high-impact practices on college freshmen
Implemented a multi-layered mentoring system
Focused on students enrolled in STEM majors
Demonstrated a positive influence of multimodal approaches on early success
Highlighted the potential to reduce dropout rates in STEM programs
Abstract
a consistent gap between the number of students enrolling in STEM majors and those who graduate with STEM degrees.This gap represents a loss of potential talent