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Title: Examining Autistic Students' Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Career Interest and Motivation in a Geospatial Information Science & Technology Program.
Authors: Pearson, Jamie N.1 (AUTHOR) jnpearso@ncsu.edu, Bergmann, Erica R.2 (AUTHOR), Johnson, Janelle1 (AUTHOR), Lewis, Jetta1 (AUTHOR), Elias, Mariam1 (AUTHOR), Palazzo, Kayla1 (AUTHOR), Ross, Marguerite1 (AUTHOR), Golden, Kristina1 (AUTHOR), Neff, Jacob1 (AUTHOR), Painter, Jason1 (AUTHOR)
Source: Education & Training in Autism & Developmental Disabilities. Dec2025, Vol. 60 Issue 4, p380-398. 19p.
Subject Terms: *STEM education, *Motivation (Psychology), *Vocational interests, *Pre-tests & post-tests, *Career development, *Autistic children, *Inclusive education, Geographic information systems
Abstract: Autistic students experience low employment and are underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) majors and careers, despite demonstrated interest in such fields. There is a dearth of research about the impact of STEM educational initiatives on motivation and career interest for autistic students. The purpose of this study was to explore the influence of a Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIST) career preparation program on STEM motivation for autistic high schoolers. An exploratory pre-/post-survey design was used. Findings indicated more negative attitudes toward science and engineering and technology and more positive attitudes toward math and twenty-first century skills; none of the findings were significant. Implications for program development and inclusive STEM education are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: Autistic students experience low employment and are underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) majors and careers, despite demonstrated interest in such fields. There is a dearth of research about the impact of STEM educational initiatives on motivation and career interest for autistic students. The purpose of this study was to explore the influence of a Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIST) career preparation program on STEM motivation for autistic high schoolers. An exploratory pre-/post-survey design was used. Findings indicated more negative attitudes toward science and engineering and technology and more positive attitudes toward math and twenty-first century skills; none of the findings were significant. Implications for program development and inclusive STEM education are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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