Routledge - Understanding Young People's Science Aspirations

Explore the complex ways students form ideas about becoming a scientist with this essential text from Routledge. Understanding Young People's Science Aspirations provides new evidence regarding how youth develop goals for education, learning, and science careers. By combining findings from a major research study with a broad review of international literature, this book offers a unique sociological perspective on the field of science education. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of why certain young people choose to pursue science while others do not. The text examines methods to increase and broaden the population of future scientists, addressing the need for more diverse participation in the field. This book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to understand the development of career aspirations in science through a research-based lens.