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Research

The St. Elmo Brady STEM Academy is designed as a model afterschool program that engages fourth and fifth-grade students in engineering-focused learning experiences, guided by undergraduate STEM students from the University of Houston .

The research component of the program has two primary goals:

  1. To study the experiences and development of participants—including elementary students, undergraduate mentors, and family members—as they engage in STEM learning and mentorship.
  2. To evaluate the implementation and impact of the program on student engagement, engineering/STEM identity formation, and academic confidence.

This research informs best practices in STEM outreach and education, with a focus on broadening participation, fostering mentorship, and creating inclusive learning environments that support all students.