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STEM Attitude, Self-Efficacy, and Career-Intention Gains with Robotic Telescope-based Observing Experiences for Introductory Astronomy Students

The purpose of this study is to determine if UNC's "Our Place In Space!" laboratory curriculum, in which students use fully automated (i.e., robotic) telescopes to collect astronomical images and data, increases students' (1) attitudes, (2) self-efficacy, (3) career intentions, and (4) content knowledge, regarding STEM and astronomy.

Age & Gender

18 years ~ 99 years
Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

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Location

Thank you for your interest, but this study is recruiting by invitation only.

United States (Nationwide), International (Worldwide)

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Daniel Reichart
Physics and Astronomy

Study Type

Behavioral or Social
Observational

Study Topics

UNC Students (undergrad, grad, professional)

IRB Number

20-2062

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