Table 1

Focus group comments from high school students

QuestionStudent comments
Q 1. What aspect of mentoring with younger children during coaching elementary/middle school science teams or the out-of-school time program did you enjoy?Student 26: …. What I liked was working with the kids, working with robots...
Student 27: I would be willing to participate in this camp as a mentor again…. very interesting and very fun to interact with and help…
Student 29: …. What I liked was the one-on-one teaching. And the people coming there to teach the kids different things about life and careers and college and everything
Student 31: …. What I liked was working with the kids and doing a whole bunch of different activities. I might be willing to participate again…
Q 2. What are your future plans?Student 26: I would consider taking a career in STEM, like engineering…
Student 27: I would consider studying for a career in STEM or teacher education…
Student 29: I would be willing to participate in this again…
Student 31: I would consider starting a career in STEM…

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