@inproceedings{a5a3e496037547878b0484f755230b62,
title = "Differentiating the underrepresented: Physics opportunities for bronx high school students in a university setting",
abstract = "Urban students often have limited opportunities to study physics in high school; many schools, particularly in high poverty areas, do not have the resources and capital to provide physics courses for those who wish to enroll. The Bronx Institute at Lehman College has initiated several programs for Black and Latino youth to enroll in physics classes and progress to college-level physics while still in high school. Students with promise from the surrounding community have been recruited to participate in afterschool and summer classes, taught by university faculty. Examples of student reflections illustrate the collective impact of high expectations, access to rigorous physics study, and a communal, supportive learning environment. Initial experiences with the first two cohorts will be shared, along with curriculum plans for a comprehensive physics sequence to prepare students for admission to competitive colleges and participation in future STEM study and careers.",
keywords = "education research, equity, secondary physics, urban education",
author = "Kelly, \{Angela M.\}",
year = "2010",
doi = "10.1063/1.3507197",
language = "English",
isbn = "9780735408302",
series = "AIP Conference Proceedings",
pages = "176--181",
booktitle = "2009 Joint Annual Conference of the National Society of Black Physicists and the National Society of Hispanic Physicists - Proceedings of the Conference",
note = "2009 Joint Annual Conference of the National Society of Black Physicists and the National Society of Hispanic Physicists ; Conference date: 11-02-2009 Through 15-02-2009",
}