1. Focus on at-risk, “budding” geologist
GP: EXTRA: PLUGGING THE LEAKY GEOSCIENCE PIPELINE: AN EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAM BRIDGING GEOSCIENCE STUDENTS AT LINN-BENTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
Deron Carter, Linn-Benton Community College Shanaka de Silva, Oregon State University
HIGHLIGHTS
Focus on at-risk, “budding” geologist
Develop a cohort to combat transfer shock
Participate in field trips to tie cognates to geoscience practice
Work in a collaborative lab setting to access professional networks, build research skills
MEASURING SUCCESS
Evaluate improvement in student knowledge, skills (grades, rubrics)
Evaluate changes in student self-efficacy, peer-to-peer support, feeling part of a professional network (interviews)