Summarization and Key Insights
Survey Data from June 2023 - June 2024
TRiO Upward Bound "STEAM CAREERS" Cohort
+ COBACH "Language & Cultural Exchange" Cohort
This high-level overview of student engagement, learning outcomes, and attitudes towards STEAM careers and entrepreneurship allows quick identification of trends and areas for potential improvement in the associated programs in both Arizona and Mexico.
Data Description Outline
A. Survey Structure
- Demographic Information
- Name, Email, Age, School, Grade
- Learning Topics
- Technology and Tools
- Engagement and Participation
- Satisfaction and Effort
- Future Outlook and Business Interest
- Skills Development
B. Response Overview
- Total valid responses: 30
- Date range of responses: June 2023 - June 2024
C. Question Types
- Multiple choice
- Likert scale
- Open-ended text responses
Quantitative Data Analysis
A. Demographic Breakdown
- Grade levels
- Sophomores: 24%
- Juniors: 38%
- Seniors: 38%
- Schools represented
- Desert View High School: 31%
- Sunnyside High School: 24%
- Alta Vista High School: 24%
- Others: 21%
B. Engagement Metrics
- Frequency of participation
- Almost always: 17%
- Often: 45%
- Sometimes: 31%
- Seldom: 7%
- Self-assessed active participation
- Agree: 31%
- Neither Agree nor Disagree: 55%
- Disagree: 14%
C. Satisfaction and Effort
- Overall satisfaction
- Very satisfied: 10%
- Satisfied: 45%
- Neutral: 38%
- Unsatisfied: 7%
- Self-reported effort
- Agree (good effort): 52%
- Neither Agree nor Disagree: 41%
- Disagree: 7%
D. Future Outlook
- Interest in owning a business: 62% Yes, 38% No
E. Skills Development (average ratings out of 10)
- Language/culture: 6.8
- Music production: 7.2
- Design/modeling: 7.5
Qualitative Data Analysis
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A. Recurring Themes in Learning Topics
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its applications
- Website design and creation
- STEAM careers and their importance
- Technology tools and resources
- 3D printing and modeling
B. Technology and Tools Mentioned
- AI-related: ChatGPT, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion
- Website creation: Wix, Canva
- Image editing: Remove.bg, Photopea
- Music production: Audius, Muzify
C. Insights from Open-ended Responses
- Increased understanding and acceptance of AI
- Appreciation for the integration of art in STEAM
- Recognition of the impact of technology on future careers
- Enhanced creativity and problem-solving skills
- Improved digital literacy and resource awareness
Key Insights and Analysis
- High engagement: The majority of students (62%) reported participating "Often" or "Almost always," indicating strong engagement with the program content.
- Positive satisfaction: 55% of students were satisfied or very satisfied with the program, suggesting overall positive reception.
- Strong effort: 52% of students agreed they put in good effort, showing commitment to learning.
- Entrepreneurial interest: A significant 62% expressed interest in owning a business, indicating the program may be fostering entrepreneurial spirit.
- Balanced skill development: Students reported relatively balanced improvement across language/culture, music production, and design/modeling, with design/modeling slightly higher.
- AI prominence: Artificial Intelligence emerged as a dominant theme in learning topics, reflecting its increasing importance in STEAM fields.
- Practical skills acquisition: Many students highlighted learning practical skills like website creation and 3D modeling, which are valuable for future careers.
- Shifting perceptions: Several students mentioned changing their views on AI from negative to positive, indicating the program's impact on technology perception.
- Resource discovery: Students frequently mentioned learning about new tools and resources, enhancing their digital literacy.
- Interdisciplinary appreciation: Many students expressed appreciation for the integration of art into STEM, recognizing the value of creativity in technical fields.
- Future-oriented thinking: Responses often referenced how the learned topics apply to future careers and education, showing the program's relevance to students' long-term goals.
- Varied participation comfort: While engagement was high, there was a notable spread in students' self-assessment as active participants, suggesting room for encouraging more active involvement from some students.