Springer - Talking about Leaving Revisited STEM Education Book

Talking about Leaving Revisited provides a deep look into the complexities of undergraduate STEM education. Based on a five-year study, this book examines why students switch fields from and among STEM majors and identifies the factors that help students persist until graduation. This work serves as a modern reflection on the original Talking about Leaving: Why Undergraduates Leave the Sciences by Elaine Seymour and Nancy M. Hewitt. It assesses how much has changed in the academic landscape since the 1997 publication. By analyzing national and institutional data, the contributors address the nature and causes of field-switching and relocation within science and technology disciplines. This resource is essential for researchers, educators, and policymakers interested in understanding student retention and the evolution of STEM pathways. It offers evidence-based insights into the challenges students face and the elements that support academic success in these critical fields.