STEMCAP disseminates program processes and results to a variety of national conferences and publications. Using program evaluation methods approved by the Institutional Review Board, we formally evaluate the outcomes of each workshop and presentation. These methods aim to determine the effectiveness of the programming in imparting scientific knowledge, inspiring youth to engage with science, encouraging students to self-identify as science-capable learners, providing YIC teachers with more resources, and shifting presenters’ perception of Youth-In-Custody.
From Our Staff
2022 – Ecology and Society: “Impacts of conservation activities on people who are incarcerated: a case study based on qualitative and quantitative analyses”
2017 – Corrections Today: “From orange to blue: How nature imagery affects inmates in the “Blue Room”
2017 – Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment: “Impacts of nature imagery on people in severely nature-deprived environments”
2014 – Into the light: Bringing Science Education to the Incarcerated
Year-In-Reviews
STEMCAP Program Evaluations
From Other Outlets
2023 – The Salt Lake Tribune – Exhibit explores identity and environment from the perspective of at-risk youths
2021 – Futurum – Connecting Youth-In-Custody Creatively to STEM, Activity Sheet
2021 – The Urban Activist – Science, art and museums! Connecting youth in custody with academics
2021 – Youth Educational Support School – STEMCAP on the YESS Blog
2021 – Utah Museum of Fine Arts – smART Students
2021 – Utah Museum of Fine Arts – Art Connections
2021 – FOX News – STEMCAP Program helps ignite incarcerated youths’ interest in education
2021 – @the U – Scientists and artists inspire curiosity and STEM learning for kids in custody
Our Presentations and Webinars
- 2022 – ASTC (Association of Science and Technology Centers) 2022 Virtual Conference
- “Tools and Techniques for Engaging Underserved Populations with Science in NonTraditional Venues”
- Laura George, Andrew George, Victoria Russell, Dennis Schatz, Dale Cummings
- 2022 – Utah Society for Environmental Education (Webinar)
- “Bringing Science and Scientists to Youth-In-Custody: Synergistic Interactions from STEM Community Alliance Program”
- Laura George and Fiona Kuzmack
- 2021 – National Conference for Higher Education in Prison
- “Bringing Science and Scientists to Youth-In-Custody: Synergistic Interactions from STEM Community Alliance Program”
- Laura George
- 2019 – Utah Association for Adult, Community, and Continuing Education: “Forging New Paths” Conference/ National Symposium on Juvenile Justice
- “Engaging Incarcerated Youth-in-Care with Science and Conservation: Partnerships with Academia”
- Allison Anholt and Nalini Nadkarni
Conferences We've Attended
2022 – STEM-OPS (STEM Opportunities in Prison) Conference
2019 – Promising Youth Conference
2019 – Utah Film Center SHIFT Training- Using Media in Classroom