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Residential versus Online? Experimental Evidence on Diversifying the STEM Pipeline

  • Sarah R. Cohodes
  • Helen Ho
  • Elizabeth Huffaker
  • Silvia C. Robles
AEA Papers and Proceedings
vol. 114, May 2024
(pp. 507–11)
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Abstract

Prior research has shown that most educational interventions boost student outcomes to a greater extent when delivered in person as opposed to online. However, we know little about whether this is true for enrichment programs targeted to highly motivated populations. By using a randomized controlled trial to study a suite of such programs intended to increase diversity in the STEM pipeline, we reveal that all experiences increase college six-year graduation, especially from competitive universities, but increases in STEM degree production come only from in-person experiences.

Citation

Cohodes, Sarah R., Helen Ho, Elizabeth Huffaker, and Silvia C. Robles. 2024. "Residential versus Online? Experimental Evidence on Diversifying the STEM Pipeline." AEA Papers and Proceedings, 114: 507–11. DOI: 10.1257/pandp.20241016

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JEL Classification

  • H75 State and Local Government: Health; Education; Welfare; Public Pensions
  • I21 Analysis of Education
  • I26 Returns to Education
  • I28 Education: Government Policy