Efforts to increase STEM career interests have often focused on high school youth. However, middle school is a critical juncture during which many students begin to seriously consider career options. Attitudes about self and work developed during this period form the foundational belief system from which students set career goals and choose high school courses and activities. The method by which STEM activities are presented during middle school can have a profound impact on students' motivation and interest to pursue careers in STEM related fields.
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