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10 WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH IN STEM AND BEYOND Erica Haas-Gallo, UW-Madison Dr. Alan R. Masters, CIEE Janelle Papay, Elon University

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10 WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH IN STEM AND BEYOND

Erica Haas-Gallo UW-MadisonDr Alan R Masters CIEE

Janelle Papay Elon University

WHO WE ARE

bull Erica HaasndashGallo

bull University of Wisconsin

Dept Bacteriology

bull Biology Advisor and

Former Study Abroad

Advisor

bull Alan R Masters PhD

bull CIEE Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Rica

bull Study Abroad Research Advisor

bull Janelle Papay

bull Elon University Global Education Center

bull Assistant Director of Study Abroad

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN AT MADISON

Enrollment of UW Madison

Total student population 43193

Undergraduate 29302

Graduate 9445

Professional 2459

Special 1987

24 of Undergrads study abroad

36 of Undergrads research

Institutional Type

Public Residential

Academic Profile

13 Schools and Colleges

Relevant to STEM majors College of

Agriculture and Life Sciences College of

Engineering College of Letters and Science

School of Medicine and Public Health

School of Pharmacy School of Veterinary

Medicine School of Nursing

Research expenditure ranking (national 2013)

4th

Annual Student Mobility-Study Abroad

2013-14 1475 students abroad through IAP

2012-13 1718 UW-Madison total

ELON UNIVERSITY

Enrollment at Elon

Total student population 6483

Undergraduate 5903

Graduate 728

72 undergraduates study abroad

23 undergraduates do research

Institutional Type

Private Residential

Academic Profile

6 Schools

Relevant to STEM majors School of Health Sciences and Elon College the College of Arts amp Sciences

Study Abroad Office Structure

One office that houses global engagement (study abroad and study USA) and serves the entire campus community

Annual Student Mobility-Study Abroad

2013-14 1264 (about 800 participate on faculty-led programs)

2012-13 1254

Institutional Profile

CIEE STEM STUDY ABROAD

Field Programs

Monteverde Costa Rica

Tropical Ecology amp Conservation

Sustainability amp Environment

Bonaire Caribbean

Marine Ecology amp Conservation

Perth Australia

Ecology Conservation amp Sustainability

Direct Enrollment - Global Sustainability and Environment Berlin or Capetown

Hybrid Programs - Globalization and Development Buenos Aires

Institutional Type

Non-profit Study Abroad Provider

Institutional Profile

Field of Study

Social Sciences 221

BusinessManagement 204

Humanities 104

Fine or Applied Arts 78

PhysicalLife Sciences 88

Foreign Languages 49

Health Professions 41

Education 40

Engineering 39

MathComputer Science 19

Agriculture 13

Undeclared 27

Other Fields of Study 52

Total 100

STEM total 225

IIE Open Doors Report 2014

students abroad 2012-13

STEM ABROAD

Science is global and intercultural

STEM Students study abroad in

increasing numbers

Research is important to STEM

curricula

Many STEM students look for research

opportunities abroad

Unique habitats cultures techniques and

technologies

Expertise and opportunity not available at home

Solving ldquoreal worldrdquo problems IEE 2014

INDEPENDENT OR DIRECTED RESEARCH ABROAD

ldquoinquiry that is conducted independently by the student

involves several weeks of intensive and self-driven data

collection analysis and writing and in the end represents

individual student achievementrdquo Bolen and Martin (2005)

Not the same as directed research where

student is assigned a project and only

collects data and may assist in analysis

RESEARCH ABROAD EXPERIENCES

Faculty-led

Direct enrollment

Provider

University Programs

Study Center Programs

Field Study Programs

Hybrid Model ndash Both direct enrollment and provider

IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH ABROAD

Access to different habitats species

Access to different customs and cultures

Increased linguistic competency cross-cultural skills and disciplinary learning

Professional intercultural exchange

Opportunities not available at home

May correct culturally-ingrained research biases

Science is global and operates across cultures

INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

ldquoIf institutions and programs offer their students

the opportunity to systematize some aspect of

study abroad learning through a structured

independent research projectmdashand more

importantly if they require itmdashthey also assume

the responsibility to provide students with the

training and tools they will needrdquo Bolen and Martin (2005)

THE FORUM ON EDUCATION ABROAD

Objectives of Undergraduate Research Abroad

Increase knowledge in discipline language culture and

research process

Respect local culture ethical norms and values

Integrate into undergraduatersquos academic career (credits

continuity)

Create significant collaboration with student faculty local

experts

Link intellectually to home institution

Impact host community positively

THE FORUM ON EDUCATION ABROAD

Guidelines for Undergraduate Research Abroad

Articulate specific objectives for undergraduate research abroad

Delineate clear policy and procedural guidelines for undergraduate

research abroad for students faculty and on-site faculty and experts

Maintain resources adequate to support this research and

Provide clear consistent direction on research ethics in the areas of data

collection human subject research informed consent confidentiality in

preparation of and during the proposed research

Clarify intellectual property issues such as ownership electronic

distribution and possible future use or publication of the research results

INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD

IRB

Necessary for research with humans

Common Rule = no risk or harm

Observational studies OK

Curricular studies OK

Analysis of existing data OK

Surveys manipulations require

IRB review

Who assures IRB

Home Institution

School of Record

Host University

Study Abroad Provider

CIEE 10 minute Survey of STEM Majors past 3 years

2741 students invited 277 completed (11)

Patrick Moran CIEE Director Research and Business Development

Jillian Foley CIEE Research Analyst

2015 CIEE SURVEY

97 agree that as a STEM major it is important to develop global awareness

83 take STEM courses abroad

25 of respondents performed research abroad

68 faced challenges to studying abroad

Finding appropriate courses (27)

Funding (26)

Room in Academic Schedule (22)

Transferring Credits (20)

Patrick Moran CIEE Director Research and Business Development

Jillian Foley CIEE Research Analyst

2015 CIEE Survey

STEM STUDENTS RESEARCH ABROAD

Not many undergraduates research abroad (Moran and Foley 2015)

Curriculum funding schedule credit transfer

Study abroad program may not offer research option

Faculty may advise students to study at home instead

Language skills may not be adequate

Students may lack maturity to do meaningful research

Students may be intimidated by the idea of research abroad

OUR SURVEY GOALS

Better understand challenges to STEM study abroad research from

studentsrsquo perspectives

Examine feedback from students who have done research abroad

Determine if students felt prepared to conduct research

Assess resources students used andor found helpful

Determine student resources or support needed but not received

Determine if students are continuing research upon return

Assess studentsrsquo use of research towards academic or career goals

Make recommendations to Study Abroad advisors how to help

students research abroad

ELON SURVEY

Low response rate

26 responses with 6

conducting research

ldquoIt was not directly related to my

majors ndash more of an

environmental science based

research Was interesting to

explore thoughrdquo

ELON MAJORS

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR

MAJOR OR MINOR

46

9

45Yes in my major

Yes in my certificate (minor)

No I did it for my own interests

HOW WOULD YOU RATE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCES WITH

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ABROAD

0

05

1

15

2

25

3

35

4

45

Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Somewhat

Dissatisfied

Neutral Somewhat

Satisfied

Satisfied Very Satisfied

Support offered by Elon Global Education Center

Support offered by Elon Academic Advisor

Support offered by your host programuniversity

The research conducted abroad

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WAS YOUR STUDY ABROAD

OFFICE ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ABROAD

Very

knowledgeable

45

Quite

Knowledgeable

22

Neutral

33

0 0

Elon

Students who perceived high support were more satisfied with their research

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

Resources students ldquowish they hadrdquo involved more contact with university

mentors

Only half of students continue with the research

ldquoBeing able to research abroad has enabled me to delve into my major on a

much deeper and more experiential level For post-undergraduate plans Irsquom

looking to apply for grants to continue my research or investigate similar

questions This research will provide the necessary background and

qualifications for applying for these grantsrdquo

ldquoIt made me realize that research in the field is not something that I want to do

for a careerrdquo

SUMMARY

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON

Low response rate

bull 54 responses

bull 15 conducted research abroad

ldquoWe first went into communities and create a community health profile Then based on this information we found the communitys biggest public health concerns and chose one to do further research on With the results from this second round of research we then went back to the community to stage an intervention then did follow up research on the results of the interventionrdquo

Survey Summary

UW-MADISON

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN

YOUR MAJOR OR MINOR

46

15

39

Major Certificate Neither

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other advisors

Very knowledgeable Quite knowledgeable Knowledgeable Somewhat knowledgeable No knowledge

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WERE YOUR ADVISORS

ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

WHAT RESOURCES WERE OFFERED BY UW TO HELP

WITH YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Meetings Email Meetings

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Sharing through

study abroad office

Advising Advising Study Abroad events

Scholarship Libraries Venue to share online

Database Skype check-ins Stud abroad advisors

Blogging

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH UW WOULD HAVE

OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Expectations of

research

Journals More debriefing

More details of the

program

Venue to display

research project

Previous studies

Connections to others

in the area

DID YOU CONTINUE RESEARCH UPON YOUR RETURN

Yes No

SUMMARY Most students did not identify resource needed or wanted while abroad

Students who identified resources prior to and upon return reported higher satisfaction with

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

UW can improve outreach to faculty departmental and targeted student support advisors

Few continue with research

Doing research abroad not only gives you experience in research but also working with

different types of people with different backgrounds You also learn different ways of doing

things It has made me a more confident scientist and helped me be more comfortable with

working with different people

Performing research abroad made an impact on me by showing me that I love conducting

field research and when I am out there collecting data it doesnt feel like work and that has

made a huge impact on my career choices

CIEE SURVEY

Sent to 302 alumni of CIEErsquos Tropical Ecology amp

Conservation program in Monteverde Costa Rica

All current contacts from 2000 to present

Same survey as UW-Madison and Elon Universities

161 respondents (53)

CIEE SURVEY

All take a 4 credit Independent Study in Tropical Ecology

Student chooses research project and develops with on

site academic staff

Proposal 1 Month Data Collection Statistics Two Written

Submissions Symposium Presentation

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR MAJOR OR

CERTIFICATE

82

18YES

NO

N = 159 respondents

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other Advisors

Very Quite Knowledgeable Somewhat Not

How knowledgeable were your institution advisors (from your

home college or university) about research opportunities abroad

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH YOUR INSTITUTION (YOUR COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY) WOULD HAVE OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NONE BETTER

JOURNAL

ACCESS

EQUIPMENT STUDY

ABROAD

ADVISING

DEPT

ADVISING

VENUES TO

SHARE

FINDINGSBEFORE DURING AFTERN = 93 respondents

What resources do you wish your institution (your college or

university) would have offered for your research abroad

ldquofelt equippedrdquo

ldquoMore biology

based advisingrdquo

ldquoFollow up on the

research conducted and

connect with people on

campus at my institution

doing work in a similar

field of studyrdquo

ldquoThey provided everything I neededrdquo

ldquotraining on how to

do researchrdquo

ldquoWays to publishkeep

working on my research

project back at my home

universityrdquo

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

WHO WE ARE

bull Erica HaasndashGallo

bull University of Wisconsin

Dept Bacteriology

bull Biology Advisor and

Former Study Abroad

Advisor

bull Alan R Masters PhD

bull CIEE Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Rica

bull Study Abroad Research Advisor

bull Janelle Papay

bull Elon University Global Education Center

bull Assistant Director of Study Abroad

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN AT MADISON

Enrollment of UW Madison

Total student population 43193

Undergraduate 29302

Graduate 9445

Professional 2459

Special 1987

24 of Undergrads study abroad

36 of Undergrads research

Institutional Type

Public Residential

Academic Profile

13 Schools and Colleges

Relevant to STEM majors College of

Agriculture and Life Sciences College of

Engineering College of Letters and Science

School of Medicine and Public Health

School of Pharmacy School of Veterinary

Medicine School of Nursing

Research expenditure ranking (national 2013)

4th

Annual Student Mobility-Study Abroad

2013-14 1475 students abroad through IAP

2012-13 1718 UW-Madison total

ELON UNIVERSITY

Enrollment at Elon

Total student population 6483

Undergraduate 5903

Graduate 728

72 undergraduates study abroad

23 undergraduates do research

Institutional Type

Private Residential

Academic Profile

6 Schools

Relevant to STEM majors School of Health Sciences and Elon College the College of Arts amp Sciences

Study Abroad Office Structure

One office that houses global engagement (study abroad and study USA) and serves the entire campus community

Annual Student Mobility-Study Abroad

2013-14 1264 (about 800 participate on faculty-led programs)

2012-13 1254

Institutional Profile

CIEE STEM STUDY ABROAD

Field Programs

Monteverde Costa Rica

Tropical Ecology amp Conservation

Sustainability amp Environment

Bonaire Caribbean

Marine Ecology amp Conservation

Perth Australia

Ecology Conservation amp Sustainability

Direct Enrollment - Global Sustainability and Environment Berlin or Capetown

Hybrid Programs - Globalization and Development Buenos Aires

Institutional Type

Non-profit Study Abroad Provider

Institutional Profile

Field of Study

Social Sciences 221

BusinessManagement 204

Humanities 104

Fine or Applied Arts 78

PhysicalLife Sciences 88

Foreign Languages 49

Health Professions 41

Education 40

Engineering 39

MathComputer Science 19

Agriculture 13

Undeclared 27

Other Fields of Study 52

Total 100

STEM total 225

IIE Open Doors Report 2014

students abroad 2012-13

STEM ABROAD

Science is global and intercultural

STEM Students study abroad in

increasing numbers

Research is important to STEM

curricula

Many STEM students look for research

opportunities abroad

Unique habitats cultures techniques and

technologies

Expertise and opportunity not available at home

Solving ldquoreal worldrdquo problems IEE 2014

INDEPENDENT OR DIRECTED RESEARCH ABROAD

ldquoinquiry that is conducted independently by the student

involves several weeks of intensive and self-driven data

collection analysis and writing and in the end represents

individual student achievementrdquo Bolen and Martin (2005)

Not the same as directed research where

student is assigned a project and only

collects data and may assist in analysis

RESEARCH ABROAD EXPERIENCES

Faculty-led

Direct enrollment

Provider

University Programs

Study Center Programs

Field Study Programs

Hybrid Model ndash Both direct enrollment and provider

IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH ABROAD

Access to different habitats species

Access to different customs and cultures

Increased linguistic competency cross-cultural skills and disciplinary learning

Professional intercultural exchange

Opportunities not available at home

May correct culturally-ingrained research biases

Science is global and operates across cultures

INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

ldquoIf institutions and programs offer their students

the opportunity to systematize some aspect of

study abroad learning through a structured

independent research projectmdashand more

importantly if they require itmdashthey also assume

the responsibility to provide students with the

training and tools they will needrdquo Bolen and Martin (2005)

THE FORUM ON EDUCATION ABROAD

Objectives of Undergraduate Research Abroad

Increase knowledge in discipline language culture and

research process

Respect local culture ethical norms and values

Integrate into undergraduatersquos academic career (credits

continuity)

Create significant collaboration with student faculty local

experts

Link intellectually to home institution

Impact host community positively

THE FORUM ON EDUCATION ABROAD

Guidelines for Undergraduate Research Abroad

Articulate specific objectives for undergraduate research abroad

Delineate clear policy and procedural guidelines for undergraduate

research abroad for students faculty and on-site faculty and experts

Maintain resources adequate to support this research and

Provide clear consistent direction on research ethics in the areas of data

collection human subject research informed consent confidentiality in

preparation of and during the proposed research

Clarify intellectual property issues such as ownership electronic

distribution and possible future use or publication of the research results

INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD

IRB

Necessary for research with humans

Common Rule = no risk or harm

Observational studies OK

Curricular studies OK

Analysis of existing data OK

Surveys manipulations require

IRB review

Who assures IRB

Home Institution

School of Record

Host University

Study Abroad Provider

CIEE 10 minute Survey of STEM Majors past 3 years

2741 students invited 277 completed (11)

Patrick Moran CIEE Director Research and Business Development

Jillian Foley CIEE Research Analyst

2015 CIEE SURVEY

97 agree that as a STEM major it is important to develop global awareness

83 take STEM courses abroad

25 of respondents performed research abroad

68 faced challenges to studying abroad

Finding appropriate courses (27)

Funding (26)

Room in Academic Schedule (22)

Transferring Credits (20)

Patrick Moran CIEE Director Research and Business Development

Jillian Foley CIEE Research Analyst

2015 CIEE Survey

STEM STUDENTS RESEARCH ABROAD

Not many undergraduates research abroad (Moran and Foley 2015)

Curriculum funding schedule credit transfer

Study abroad program may not offer research option

Faculty may advise students to study at home instead

Language skills may not be adequate

Students may lack maturity to do meaningful research

Students may be intimidated by the idea of research abroad

OUR SURVEY GOALS

Better understand challenges to STEM study abroad research from

studentsrsquo perspectives

Examine feedback from students who have done research abroad

Determine if students felt prepared to conduct research

Assess resources students used andor found helpful

Determine student resources or support needed but not received

Determine if students are continuing research upon return

Assess studentsrsquo use of research towards academic or career goals

Make recommendations to Study Abroad advisors how to help

students research abroad

ELON SURVEY

Low response rate

26 responses with 6

conducting research

ldquoIt was not directly related to my

majors ndash more of an

environmental science based

research Was interesting to

explore thoughrdquo

ELON MAJORS

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR

MAJOR OR MINOR

46

9

45Yes in my major

Yes in my certificate (minor)

No I did it for my own interests

HOW WOULD YOU RATE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCES WITH

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ABROAD

0

05

1

15

2

25

3

35

4

45

Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Somewhat

Dissatisfied

Neutral Somewhat

Satisfied

Satisfied Very Satisfied

Support offered by Elon Global Education Center

Support offered by Elon Academic Advisor

Support offered by your host programuniversity

The research conducted abroad

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WAS YOUR STUDY ABROAD

OFFICE ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ABROAD

Very

knowledgeable

45

Quite

Knowledgeable

22

Neutral

33

0 0

Elon

Students who perceived high support were more satisfied with their research

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

Resources students ldquowish they hadrdquo involved more contact with university

mentors

Only half of students continue with the research

ldquoBeing able to research abroad has enabled me to delve into my major on a

much deeper and more experiential level For post-undergraduate plans Irsquom

looking to apply for grants to continue my research or investigate similar

questions This research will provide the necessary background and

qualifications for applying for these grantsrdquo

ldquoIt made me realize that research in the field is not something that I want to do

for a careerrdquo

SUMMARY

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON

Low response rate

bull 54 responses

bull 15 conducted research abroad

ldquoWe first went into communities and create a community health profile Then based on this information we found the communitys biggest public health concerns and chose one to do further research on With the results from this second round of research we then went back to the community to stage an intervention then did follow up research on the results of the interventionrdquo

Survey Summary

UW-MADISON

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN

YOUR MAJOR OR MINOR

46

15

39

Major Certificate Neither

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other advisors

Very knowledgeable Quite knowledgeable Knowledgeable Somewhat knowledgeable No knowledge

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WERE YOUR ADVISORS

ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

WHAT RESOURCES WERE OFFERED BY UW TO HELP

WITH YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Meetings Email Meetings

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Sharing through

study abroad office

Advising Advising Study Abroad events

Scholarship Libraries Venue to share online

Database Skype check-ins Stud abroad advisors

Blogging

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH UW WOULD HAVE

OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Expectations of

research

Journals More debriefing

More details of the

program

Venue to display

research project

Previous studies

Connections to others

in the area

DID YOU CONTINUE RESEARCH UPON YOUR RETURN

Yes No

SUMMARY Most students did not identify resource needed or wanted while abroad

Students who identified resources prior to and upon return reported higher satisfaction with

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

UW can improve outreach to faculty departmental and targeted student support advisors

Few continue with research

Doing research abroad not only gives you experience in research but also working with

different types of people with different backgrounds You also learn different ways of doing

things It has made me a more confident scientist and helped me be more comfortable with

working with different people

Performing research abroad made an impact on me by showing me that I love conducting

field research and when I am out there collecting data it doesnt feel like work and that has

made a huge impact on my career choices

CIEE SURVEY

Sent to 302 alumni of CIEErsquos Tropical Ecology amp

Conservation program in Monteverde Costa Rica

All current contacts from 2000 to present

Same survey as UW-Madison and Elon Universities

161 respondents (53)

CIEE SURVEY

All take a 4 credit Independent Study in Tropical Ecology

Student chooses research project and develops with on

site academic staff

Proposal 1 Month Data Collection Statistics Two Written

Submissions Symposium Presentation

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR MAJOR OR

CERTIFICATE

82

18YES

NO

N = 159 respondents

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other Advisors

Very Quite Knowledgeable Somewhat Not

How knowledgeable were your institution advisors (from your

home college or university) about research opportunities abroad

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH YOUR INSTITUTION (YOUR COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY) WOULD HAVE OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NONE BETTER

JOURNAL

ACCESS

EQUIPMENT STUDY

ABROAD

ADVISING

DEPT

ADVISING

VENUES TO

SHARE

FINDINGSBEFORE DURING AFTERN = 93 respondents

What resources do you wish your institution (your college or

university) would have offered for your research abroad

ldquofelt equippedrdquo

ldquoMore biology

based advisingrdquo

ldquoFollow up on the

research conducted and

connect with people on

campus at my institution

doing work in a similar

field of studyrdquo

ldquoThey provided everything I neededrdquo

ldquotraining on how to

do researchrdquo

ldquoWays to publishkeep

working on my research

project back at my home

universityrdquo

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN AT MADISON

Enrollment of UW Madison

Total student population 43193

Undergraduate 29302

Graduate 9445

Professional 2459

Special 1987

24 of Undergrads study abroad

36 of Undergrads research

Institutional Type

Public Residential

Academic Profile

13 Schools and Colleges

Relevant to STEM majors College of

Agriculture and Life Sciences College of

Engineering College of Letters and Science

School of Medicine and Public Health

School of Pharmacy School of Veterinary

Medicine School of Nursing

Research expenditure ranking (national 2013)

4th

Annual Student Mobility-Study Abroad

2013-14 1475 students abroad through IAP

2012-13 1718 UW-Madison total

ELON UNIVERSITY

Enrollment at Elon

Total student population 6483

Undergraduate 5903

Graduate 728

72 undergraduates study abroad

23 undergraduates do research

Institutional Type

Private Residential

Academic Profile

6 Schools

Relevant to STEM majors School of Health Sciences and Elon College the College of Arts amp Sciences

Study Abroad Office Structure

One office that houses global engagement (study abroad and study USA) and serves the entire campus community

Annual Student Mobility-Study Abroad

2013-14 1264 (about 800 participate on faculty-led programs)

2012-13 1254

Institutional Profile

CIEE STEM STUDY ABROAD

Field Programs

Monteverde Costa Rica

Tropical Ecology amp Conservation

Sustainability amp Environment

Bonaire Caribbean

Marine Ecology amp Conservation

Perth Australia

Ecology Conservation amp Sustainability

Direct Enrollment - Global Sustainability and Environment Berlin or Capetown

Hybrid Programs - Globalization and Development Buenos Aires

Institutional Type

Non-profit Study Abroad Provider

Institutional Profile

Field of Study

Social Sciences 221

BusinessManagement 204

Humanities 104

Fine or Applied Arts 78

PhysicalLife Sciences 88

Foreign Languages 49

Health Professions 41

Education 40

Engineering 39

MathComputer Science 19

Agriculture 13

Undeclared 27

Other Fields of Study 52

Total 100

STEM total 225

IIE Open Doors Report 2014

students abroad 2012-13

STEM ABROAD

Science is global and intercultural

STEM Students study abroad in

increasing numbers

Research is important to STEM

curricula

Many STEM students look for research

opportunities abroad

Unique habitats cultures techniques and

technologies

Expertise and opportunity not available at home

Solving ldquoreal worldrdquo problems IEE 2014

INDEPENDENT OR DIRECTED RESEARCH ABROAD

ldquoinquiry that is conducted independently by the student

involves several weeks of intensive and self-driven data

collection analysis and writing and in the end represents

individual student achievementrdquo Bolen and Martin (2005)

Not the same as directed research where

student is assigned a project and only

collects data and may assist in analysis

RESEARCH ABROAD EXPERIENCES

Faculty-led

Direct enrollment

Provider

University Programs

Study Center Programs

Field Study Programs

Hybrid Model ndash Both direct enrollment and provider

IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH ABROAD

Access to different habitats species

Access to different customs and cultures

Increased linguistic competency cross-cultural skills and disciplinary learning

Professional intercultural exchange

Opportunities not available at home

May correct culturally-ingrained research biases

Science is global and operates across cultures

INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

ldquoIf institutions and programs offer their students

the opportunity to systematize some aspect of

study abroad learning through a structured

independent research projectmdashand more

importantly if they require itmdashthey also assume

the responsibility to provide students with the

training and tools they will needrdquo Bolen and Martin (2005)

THE FORUM ON EDUCATION ABROAD

Objectives of Undergraduate Research Abroad

Increase knowledge in discipline language culture and

research process

Respect local culture ethical norms and values

Integrate into undergraduatersquos academic career (credits

continuity)

Create significant collaboration with student faculty local

experts

Link intellectually to home institution

Impact host community positively

THE FORUM ON EDUCATION ABROAD

Guidelines for Undergraduate Research Abroad

Articulate specific objectives for undergraduate research abroad

Delineate clear policy and procedural guidelines for undergraduate

research abroad for students faculty and on-site faculty and experts

Maintain resources adequate to support this research and

Provide clear consistent direction on research ethics in the areas of data

collection human subject research informed consent confidentiality in

preparation of and during the proposed research

Clarify intellectual property issues such as ownership electronic

distribution and possible future use or publication of the research results

INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD

IRB

Necessary for research with humans

Common Rule = no risk or harm

Observational studies OK

Curricular studies OK

Analysis of existing data OK

Surveys manipulations require

IRB review

Who assures IRB

Home Institution

School of Record

Host University

Study Abroad Provider

CIEE 10 minute Survey of STEM Majors past 3 years

2741 students invited 277 completed (11)

Patrick Moran CIEE Director Research and Business Development

Jillian Foley CIEE Research Analyst

2015 CIEE SURVEY

97 agree that as a STEM major it is important to develop global awareness

83 take STEM courses abroad

25 of respondents performed research abroad

68 faced challenges to studying abroad

Finding appropriate courses (27)

Funding (26)

Room in Academic Schedule (22)

Transferring Credits (20)

Patrick Moran CIEE Director Research and Business Development

Jillian Foley CIEE Research Analyst

2015 CIEE Survey

STEM STUDENTS RESEARCH ABROAD

Not many undergraduates research abroad (Moran and Foley 2015)

Curriculum funding schedule credit transfer

Study abroad program may not offer research option

Faculty may advise students to study at home instead

Language skills may not be adequate

Students may lack maturity to do meaningful research

Students may be intimidated by the idea of research abroad

OUR SURVEY GOALS

Better understand challenges to STEM study abroad research from

studentsrsquo perspectives

Examine feedback from students who have done research abroad

Determine if students felt prepared to conduct research

Assess resources students used andor found helpful

Determine student resources or support needed but not received

Determine if students are continuing research upon return

Assess studentsrsquo use of research towards academic or career goals

Make recommendations to Study Abroad advisors how to help

students research abroad

ELON SURVEY

Low response rate

26 responses with 6

conducting research

ldquoIt was not directly related to my

majors ndash more of an

environmental science based

research Was interesting to

explore thoughrdquo

ELON MAJORS

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR

MAJOR OR MINOR

46

9

45Yes in my major

Yes in my certificate (minor)

No I did it for my own interests

HOW WOULD YOU RATE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCES WITH

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ABROAD

0

05

1

15

2

25

3

35

4

45

Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Somewhat

Dissatisfied

Neutral Somewhat

Satisfied

Satisfied Very Satisfied

Support offered by Elon Global Education Center

Support offered by Elon Academic Advisor

Support offered by your host programuniversity

The research conducted abroad

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WAS YOUR STUDY ABROAD

OFFICE ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ABROAD

Very

knowledgeable

45

Quite

Knowledgeable

22

Neutral

33

0 0

Elon

Students who perceived high support were more satisfied with their research

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

Resources students ldquowish they hadrdquo involved more contact with university

mentors

Only half of students continue with the research

ldquoBeing able to research abroad has enabled me to delve into my major on a

much deeper and more experiential level For post-undergraduate plans Irsquom

looking to apply for grants to continue my research or investigate similar

questions This research will provide the necessary background and

qualifications for applying for these grantsrdquo

ldquoIt made me realize that research in the field is not something that I want to do

for a careerrdquo

SUMMARY

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON

Low response rate

bull 54 responses

bull 15 conducted research abroad

ldquoWe first went into communities and create a community health profile Then based on this information we found the communitys biggest public health concerns and chose one to do further research on With the results from this second round of research we then went back to the community to stage an intervention then did follow up research on the results of the interventionrdquo

Survey Summary

UW-MADISON

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN

YOUR MAJOR OR MINOR

46

15

39

Major Certificate Neither

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other advisors

Very knowledgeable Quite knowledgeable Knowledgeable Somewhat knowledgeable No knowledge

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WERE YOUR ADVISORS

ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

WHAT RESOURCES WERE OFFERED BY UW TO HELP

WITH YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Meetings Email Meetings

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Sharing through

study abroad office

Advising Advising Study Abroad events

Scholarship Libraries Venue to share online

Database Skype check-ins Stud abroad advisors

Blogging

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH UW WOULD HAVE

OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Expectations of

research

Journals More debriefing

More details of the

program

Venue to display

research project

Previous studies

Connections to others

in the area

DID YOU CONTINUE RESEARCH UPON YOUR RETURN

Yes No

SUMMARY Most students did not identify resource needed or wanted while abroad

Students who identified resources prior to and upon return reported higher satisfaction with

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

UW can improve outreach to faculty departmental and targeted student support advisors

Few continue with research

Doing research abroad not only gives you experience in research but also working with

different types of people with different backgrounds You also learn different ways of doing

things It has made me a more confident scientist and helped me be more comfortable with

working with different people

Performing research abroad made an impact on me by showing me that I love conducting

field research and when I am out there collecting data it doesnt feel like work and that has

made a huge impact on my career choices

CIEE SURVEY

Sent to 302 alumni of CIEErsquos Tropical Ecology amp

Conservation program in Monteverde Costa Rica

All current contacts from 2000 to present

Same survey as UW-Madison and Elon Universities

161 respondents (53)

CIEE SURVEY

All take a 4 credit Independent Study in Tropical Ecology

Student chooses research project and develops with on

site academic staff

Proposal 1 Month Data Collection Statistics Two Written

Submissions Symposium Presentation

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR MAJOR OR

CERTIFICATE

82

18YES

NO

N = 159 respondents

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other Advisors

Very Quite Knowledgeable Somewhat Not

How knowledgeable were your institution advisors (from your

home college or university) about research opportunities abroad

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH YOUR INSTITUTION (YOUR COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY) WOULD HAVE OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NONE BETTER

JOURNAL

ACCESS

EQUIPMENT STUDY

ABROAD

ADVISING

DEPT

ADVISING

VENUES TO

SHARE

FINDINGSBEFORE DURING AFTERN = 93 respondents

What resources do you wish your institution (your college or

university) would have offered for your research abroad

ldquofelt equippedrdquo

ldquoMore biology

based advisingrdquo

ldquoFollow up on the

research conducted and

connect with people on

campus at my institution

doing work in a similar

field of studyrdquo

ldquoThey provided everything I neededrdquo

ldquotraining on how to

do researchrdquo

ldquoWays to publishkeep

working on my research

project back at my home

universityrdquo

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

ELON UNIVERSITY

Enrollment at Elon

Total student population 6483

Undergraduate 5903

Graduate 728

72 undergraduates study abroad

23 undergraduates do research

Institutional Type

Private Residential

Academic Profile

6 Schools

Relevant to STEM majors School of Health Sciences and Elon College the College of Arts amp Sciences

Study Abroad Office Structure

One office that houses global engagement (study abroad and study USA) and serves the entire campus community

Annual Student Mobility-Study Abroad

2013-14 1264 (about 800 participate on faculty-led programs)

2012-13 1254

Institutional Profile

CIEE STEM STUDY ABROAD

Field Programs

Monteverde Costa Rica

Tropical Ecology amp Conservation

Sustainability amp Environment

Bonaire Caribbean

Marine Ecology amp Conservation

Perth Australia

Ecology Conservation amp Sustainability

Direct Enrollment - Global Sustainability and Environment Berlin or Capetown

Hybrid Programs - Globalization and Development Buenos Aires

Institutional Type

Non-profit Study Abroad Provider

Institutional Profile

Field of Study

Social Sciences 221

BusinessManagement 204

Humanities 104

Fine or Applied Arts 78

PhysicalLife Sciences 88

Foreign Languages 49

Health Professions 41

Education 40

Engineering 39

MathComputer Science 19

Agriculture 13

Undeclared 27

Other Fields of Study 52

Total 100

STEM total 225

IIE Open Doors Report 2014

students abroad 2012-13

STEM ABROAD

Science is global and intercultural

STEM Students study abroad in

increasing numbers

Research is important to STEM

curricula

Many STEM students look for research

opportunities abroad

Unique habitats cultures techniques and

technologies

Expertise and opportunity not available at home

Solving ldquoreal worldrdquo problems IEE 2014

INDEPENDENT OR DIRECTED RESEARCH ABROAD

ldquoinquiry that is conducted independently by the student

involves several weeks of intensive and self-driven data

collection analysis and writing and in the end represents

individual student achievementrdquo Bolen and Martin (2005)

Not the same as directed research where

student is assigned a project and only

collects data and may assist in analysis

RESEARCH ABROAD EXPERIENCES

Faculty-led

Direct enrollment

Provider

University Programs

Study Center Programs

Field Study Programs

Hybrid Model ndash Both direct enrollment and provider

IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH ABROAD

Access to different habitats species

Access to different customs and cultures

Increased linguistic competency cross-cultural skills and disciplinary learning

Professional intercultural exchange

Opportunities not available at home

May correct culturally-ingrained research biases

Science is global and operates across cultures

INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

ldquoIf institutions and programs offer their students

the opportunity to systematize some aspect of

study abroad learning through a structured

independent research projectmdashand more

importantly if they require itmdashthey also assume

the responsibility to provide students with the

training and tools they will needrdquo Bolen and Martin (2005)

THE FORUM ON EDUCATION ABROAD

Objectives of Undergraduate Research Abroad

Increase knowledge in discipline language culture and

research process

Respect local culture ethical norms and values

Integrate into undergraduatersquos academic career (credits

continuity)

Create significant collaboration with student faculty local

experts

Link intellectually to home institution

Impact host community positively

THE FORUM ON EDUCATION ABROAD

Guidelines for Undergraduate Research Abroad

Articulate specific objectives for undergraduate research abroad

Delineate clear policy and procedural guidelines for undergraduate

research abroad for students faculty and on-site faculty and experts

Maintain resources adequate to support this research and

Provide clear consistent direction on research ethics in the areas of data

collection human subject research informed consent confidentiality in

preparation of and during the proposed research

Clarify intellectual property issues such as ownership electronic

distribution and possible future use or publication of the research results

INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD

IRB

Necessary for research with humans

Common Rule = no risk or harm

Observational studies OK

Curricular studies OK

Analysis of existing data OK

Surveys manipulations require

IRB review

Who assures IRB

Home Institution

School of Record

Host University

Study Abroad Provider

CIEE 10 minute Survey of STEM Majors past 3 years

2741 students invited 277 completed (11)

Patrick Moran CIEE Director Research and Business Development

Jillian Foley CIEE Research Analyst

2015 CIEE SURVEY

97 agree that as a STEM major it is important to develop global awareness

83 take STEM courses abroad

25 of respondents performed research abroad

68 faced challenges to studying abroad

Finding appropriate courses (27)

Funding (26)

Room in Academic Schedule (22)

Transferring Credits (20)

Patrick Moran CIEE Director Research and Business Development

Jillian Foley CIEE Research Analyst

2015 CIEE Survey

STEM STUDENTS RESEARCH ABROAD

Not many undergraduates research abroad (Moran and Foley 2015)

Curriculum funding schedule credit transfer

Study abroad program may not offer research option

Faculty may advise students to study at home instead

Language skills may not be adequate

Students may lack maturity to do meaningful research

Students may be intimidated by the idea of research abroad

OUR SURVEY GOALS

Better understand challenges to STEM study abroad research from

studentsrsquo perspectives

Examine feedback from students who have done research abroad

Determine if students felt prepared to conduct research

Assess resources students used andor found helpful

Determine student resources or support needed but not received

Determine if students are continuing research upon return

Assess studentsrsquo use of research towards academic or career goals

Make recommendations to Study Abroad advisors how to help

students research abroad

ELON SURVEY

Low response rate

26 responses with 6

conducting research

ldquoIt was not directly related to my

majors ndash more of an

environmental science based

research Was interesting to

explore thoughrdquo

ELON MAJORS

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR

MAJOR OR MINOR

46

9

45Yes in my major

Yes in my certificate (minor)

No I did it for my own interests

HOW WOULD YOU RATE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCES WITH

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ABROAD

0

05

1

15

2

25

3

35

4

45

Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Somewhat

Dissatisfied

Neutral Somewhat

Satisfied

Satisfied Very Satisfied

Support offered by Elon Global Education Center

Support offered by Elon Academic Advisor

Support offered by your host programuniversity

The research conducted abroad

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WAS YOUR STUDY ABROAD

OFFICE ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ABROAD

Very

knowledgeable

45

Quite

Knowledgeable

22

Neutral

33

0 0

Elon

Students who perceived high support were more satisfied with their research

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

Resources students ldquowish they hadrdquo involved more contact with university

mentors

Only half of students continue with the research

ldquoBeing able to research abroad has enabled me to delve into my major on a

much deeper and more experiential level For post-undergraduate plans Irsquom

looking to apply for grants to continue my research or investigate similar

questions This research will provide the necessary background and

qualifications for applying for these grantsrdquo

ldquoIt made me realize that research in the field is not something that I want to do

for a careerrdquo

SUMMARY

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON

Low response rate

bull 54 responses

bull 15 conducted research abroad

ldquoWe first went into communities and create a community health profile Then based on this information we found the communitys biggest public health concerns and chose one to do further research on With the results from this second round of research we then went back to the community to stage an intervention then did follow up research on the results of the interventionrdquo

Survey Summary

UW-MADISON

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN

YOUR MAJOR OR MINOR

46

15

39

Major Certificate Neither

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other advisors

Very knowledgeable Quite knowledgeable Knowledgeable Somewhat knowledgeable No knowledge

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WERE YOUR ADVISORS

ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

WHAT RESOURCES WERE OFFERED BY UW TO HELP

WITH YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Meetings Email Meetings

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Sharing through

study abroad office

Advising Advising Study Abroad events

Scholarship Libraries Venue to share online

Database Skype check-ins Stud abroad advisors

Blogging

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH UW WOULD HAVE

OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Expectations of

research

Journals More debriefing

More details of the

program

Venue to display

research project

Previous studies

Connections to others

in the area

DID YOU CONTINUE RESEARCH UPON YOUR RETURN

Yes No

SUMMARY Most students did not identify resource needed or wanted while abroad

Students who identified resources prior to and upon return reported higher satisfaction with

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

UW can improve outreach to faculty departmental and targeted student support advisors

Few continue with research

Doing research abroad not only gives you experience in research but also working with

different types of people with different backgrounds You also learn different ways of doing

things It has made me a more confident scientist and helped me be more comfortable with

working with different people

Performing research abroad made an impact on me by showing me that I love conducting

field research and when I am out there collecting data it doesnt feel like work and that has

made a huge impact on my career choices

CIEE SURVEY

Sent to 302 alumni of CIEErsquos Tropical Ecology amp

Conservation program in Monteverde Costa Rica

All current contacts from 2000 to present

Same survey as UW-Madison and Elon Universities

161 respondents (53)

CIEE SURVEY

All take a 4 credit Independent Study in Tropical Ecology

Student chooses research project and develops with on

site academic staff

Proposal 1 Month Data Collection Statistics Two Written

Submissions Symposium Presentation

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR MAJOR OR

CERTIFICATE

82

18YES

NO

N = 159 respondents

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other Advisors

Very Quite Knowledgeable Somewhat Not

How knowledgeable were your institution advisors (from your

home college or university) about research opportunities abroad

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH YOUR INSTITUTION (YOUR COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY) WOULD HAVE OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NONE BETTER

JOURNAL

ACCESS

EQUIPMENT STUDY

ABROAD

ADVISING

DEPT

ADVISING

VENUES TO

SHARE

FINDINGSBEFORE DURING AFTERN = 93 respondents

What resources do you wish your institution (your college or

university) would have offered for your research abroad

ldquofelt equippedrdquo

ldquoMore biology

based advisingrdquo

ldquoFollow up on the

research conducted and

connect with people on

campus at my institution

doing work in a similar

field of studyrdquo

ldquoThey provided everything I neededrdquo

ldquotraining on how to

do researchrdquo

ldquoWays to publishkeep

working on my research

project back at my home

universityrdquo

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

CIEE STEM STUDY ABROAD

Field Programs

Monteverde Costa Rica

Tropical Ecology amp Conservation

Sustainability amp Environment

Bonaire Caribbean

Marine Ecology amp Conservation

Perth Australia

Ecology Conservation amp Sustainability

Direct Enrollment - Global Sustainability and Environment Berlin or Capetown

Hybrid Programs - Globalization and Development Buenos Aires

Institutional Type

Non-profit Study Abroad Provider

Institutional Profile

Field of Study

Social Sciences 221

BusinessManagement 204

Humanities 104

Fine or Applied Arts 78

PhysicalLife Sciences 88

Foreign Languages 49

Health Professions 41

Education 40

Engineering 39

MathComputer Science 19

Agriculture 13

Undeclared 27

Other Fields of Study 52

Total 100

STEM total 225

IIE Open Doors Report 2014

students abroad 2012-13

STEM ABROAD

Science is global and intercultural

STEM Students study abroad in

increasing numbers

Research is important to STEM

curricula

Many STEM students look for research

opportunities abroad

Unique habitats cultures techniques and

technologies

Expertise and opportunity not available at home

Solving ldquoreal worldrdquo problems IEE 2014

INDEPENDENT OR DIRECTED RESEARCH ABROAD

ldquoinquiry that is conducted independently by the student

involves several weeks of intensive and self-driven data

collection analysis and writing and in the end represents

individual student achievementrdquo Bolen and Martin (2005)

Not the same as directed research where

student is assigned a project and only

collects data and may assist in analysis

RESEARCH ABROAD EXPERIENCES

Faculty-led

Direct enrollment

Provider

University Programs

Study Center Programs

Field Study Programs

Hybrid Model ndash Both direct enrollment and provider

IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH ABROAD

Access to different habitats species

Access to different customs and cultures

Increased linguistic competency cross-cultural skills and disciplinary learning

Professional intercultural exchange

Opportunities not available at home

May correct culturally-ingrained research biases

Science is global and operates across cultures

INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

ldquoIf institutions and programs offer their students

the opportunity to systematize some aspect of

study abroad learning through a structured

independent research projectmdashand more

importantly if they require itmdashthey also assume

the responsibility to provide students with the

training and tools they will needrdquo Bolen and Martin (2005)

THE FORUM ON EDUCATION ABROAD

Objectives of Undergraduate Research Abroad

Increase knowledge in discipline language culture and

research process

Respect local culture ethical norms and values

Integrate into undergraduatersquos academic career (credits

continuity)

Create significant collaboration with student faculty local

experts

Link intellectually to home institution

Impact host community positively

THE FORUM ON EDUCATION ABROAD

Guidelines for Undergraduate Research Abroad

Articulate specific objectives for undergraduate research abroad

Delineate clear policy and procedural guidelines for undergraduate

research abroad for students faculty and on-site faculty and experts

Maintain resources adequate to support this research and

Provide clear consistent direction on research ethics in the areas of data

collection human subject research informed consent confidentiality in

preparation of and during the proposed research

Clarify intellectual property issues such as ownership electronic

distribution and possible future use or publication of the research results

INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD

IRB

Necessary for research with humans

Common Rule = no risk or harm

Observational studies OK

Curricular studies OK

Analysis of existing data OK

Surveys manipulations require

IRB review

Who assures IRB

Home Institution

School of Record

Host University

Study Abroad Provider

CIEE 10 minute Survey of STEM Majors past 3 years

2741 students invited 277 completed (11)

Patrick Moran CIEE Director Research and Business Development

Jillian Foley CIEE Research Analyst

2015 CIEE SURVEY

97 agree that as a STEM major it is important to develop global awareness

83 take STEM courses abroad

25 of respondents performed research abroad

68 faced challenges to studying abroad

Finding appropriate courses (27)

Funding (26)

Room in Academic Schedule (22)

Transferring Credits (20)

Patrick Moran CIEE Director Research and Business Development

Jillian Foley CIEE Research Analyst

2015 CIEE Survey

STEM STUDENTS RESEARCH ABROAD

Not many undergraduates research abroad (Moran and Foley 2015)

Curriculum funding schedule credit transfer

Study abroad program may not offer research option

Faculty may advise students to study at home instead

Language skills may not be adequate

Students may lack maturity to do meaningful research

Students may be intimidated by the idea of research abroad

OUR SURVEY GOALS

Better understand challenges to STEM study abroad research from

studentsrsquo perspectives

Examine feedback from students who have done research abroad

Determine if students felt prepared to conduct research

Assess resources students used andor found helpful

Determine student resources or support needed but not received

Determine if students are continuing research upon return

Assess studentsrsquo use of research towards academic or career goals

Make recommendations to Study Abroad advisors how to help

students research abroad

ELON SURVEY

Low response rate

26 responses with 6

conducting research

ldquoIt was not directly related to my

majors ndash more of an

environmental science based

research Was interesting to

explore thoughrdquo

ELON MAJORS

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR

MAJOR OR MINOR

46

9

45Yes in my major

Yes in my certificate (minor)

No I did it for my own interests

HOW WOULD YOU RATE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCES WITH

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ABROAD

0

05

1

15

2

25

3

35

4

45

Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Somewhat

Dissatisfied

Neutral Somewhat

Satisfied

Satisfied Very Satisfied

Support offered by Elon Global Education Center

Support offered by Elon Academic Advisor

Support offered by your host programuniversity

The research conducted abroad

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WAS YOUR STUDY ABROAD

OFFICE ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ABROAD

Very

knowledgeable

45

Quite

Knowledgeable

22

Neutral

33

0 0

Elon

Students who perceived high support were more satisfied with their research

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

Resources students ldquowish they hadrdquo involved more contact with university

mentors

Only half of students continue with the research

ldquoBeing able to research abroad has enabled me to delve into my major on a

much deeper and more experiential level For post-undergraduate plans Irsquom

looking to apply for grants to continue my research or investigate similar

questions This research will provide the necessary background and

qualifications for applying for these grantsrdquo

ldquoIt made me realize that research in the field is not something that I want to do

for a careerrdquo

SUMMARY

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON

Low response rate

bull 54 responses

bull 15 conducted research abroad

ldquoWe first went into communities and create a community health profile Then based on this information we found the communitys biggest public health concerns and chose one to do further research on With the results from this second round of research we then went back to the community to stage an intervention then did follow up research on the results of the interventionrdquo

Survey Summary

UW-MADISON

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN

YOUR MAJOR OR MINOR

46

15

39

Major Certificate Neither

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other advisors

Very knowledgeable Quite knowledgeable Knowledgeable Somewhat knowledgeable No knowledge

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WERE YOUR ADVISORS

ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

WHAT RESOURCES WERE OFFERED BY UW TO HELP

WITH YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Meetings Email Meetings

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Sharing through

study abroad office

Advising Advising Study Abroad events

Scholarship Libraries Venue to share online

Database Skype check-ins Stud abroad advisors

Blogging

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH UW WOULD HAVE

OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Expectations of

research

Journals More debriefing

More details of the

program

Venue to display

research project

Previous studies

Connections to others

in the area

DID YOU CONTINUE RESEARCH UPON YOUR RETURN

Yes No

SUMMARY Most students did not identify resource needed or wanted while abroad

Students who identified resources prior to and upon return reported higher satisfaction with

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

UW can improve outreach to faculty departmental and targeted student support advisors

Few continue with research

Doing research abroad not only gives you experience in research but also working with

different types of people with different backgrounds You also learn different ways of doing

things It has made me a more confident scientist and helped me be more comfortable with

working with different people

Performing research abroad made an impact on me by showing me that I love conducting

field research and when I am out there collecting data it doesnt feel like work and that has

made a huge impact on my career choices

CIEE SURVEY

Sent to 302 alumni of CIEErsquos Tropical Ecology amp

Conservation program in Monteverde Costa Rica

All current contacts from 2000 to present

Same survey as UW-Madison and Elon Universities

161 respondents (53)

CIEE SURVEY

All take a 4 credit Independent Study in Tropical Ecology

Student chooses research project and develops with on

site academic staff

Proposal 1 Month Data Collection Statistics Two Written

Submissions Symposium Presentation

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR MAJOR OR

CERTIFICATE

82

18YES

NO

N = 159 respondents

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other Advisors

Very Quite Knowledgeable Somewhat Not

How knowledgeable were your institution advisors (from your

home college or university) about research opportunities abroad

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH YOUR INSTITUTION (YOUR COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY) WOULD HAVE OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NONE BETTER

JOURNAL

ACCESS

EQUIPMENT STUDY

ABROAD

ADVISING

DEPT

ADVISING

VENUES TO

SHARE

FINDINGSBEFORE DURING AFTERN = 93 respondents

What resources do you wish your institution (your college or

university) would have offered for your research abroad

ldquofelt equippedrdquo

ldquoMore biology

based advisingrdquo

ldquoFollow up on the

research conducted and

connect with people on

campus at my institution

doing work in a similar

field of studyrdquo

ldquoThey provided everything I neededrdquo

ldquotraining on how to

do researchrdquo

ldquoWays to publishkeep

working on my research

project back at my home

universityrdquo

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

Field of Study

Social Sciences 221

BusinessManagement 204

Humanities 104

Fine or Applied Arts 78

PhysicalLife Sciences 88

Foreign Languages 49

Health Professions 41

Education 40

Engineering 39

MathComputer Science 19

Agriculture 13

Undeclared 27

Other Fields of Study 52

Total 100

STEM total 225

IIE Open Doors Report 2014

students abroad 2012-13

STEM ABROAD

Science is global and intercultural

STEM Students study abroad in

increasing numbers

Research is important to STEM

curricula

Many STEM students look for research

opportunities abroad

Unique habitats cultures techniques and

technologies

Expertise and opportunity not available at home

Solving ldquoreal worldrdquo problems IEE 2014

INDEPENDENT OR DIRECTED RESEARCH ABROAD

ldquoinquiry that is conducted independently by the student

involves several weeks of intensive and self-driven data

collection analysis and writing and in the end represents

individual student achievementrdquo Bolen and Martin (2005)

Not the same as directed research where

student is assigned a project and only

collects data and may assist in analysis

RESEARCH ABROAD EXPERIENCES

Faculty-led

Direct enrollment

Provider

University Programs

Study Center Programs

Field Study Programs

Hybrid Model ndash Both direct enrollment and provider

IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH ABROAD

Access to different habitats species

Access to different customs and cultures

Increased linguistic competency cross-cultural skills and disciplinary learning

Professional intercultural exchange

Opportunities not available at home

May correct culturally-ingrained research biases

Science is global and operates across cultures

INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

ldquoIf institutions and programs offer their students

the opportunity to systematize some aspect of

study abroad learning through a structured

independent research projectmdashand more

importantly if they require itmdashthey also assume

the responsibility to provide students with the

training and tools they will needrdquo Bolen and Martin (2005)

THE FORUM ON EDUCATION ABROAD

Objectives of Undergraduate Research Abroad

Increase knowledge in discipline language culture and

research process

Respect local culture ethical norms and values

Integrate into undergraduatersquos academic career (credits

continuity)

Create significant collaboration with student faculty local

experts

Link intellectually to home institution

Impact host community positively

THE FORUM ON EDUCATION ABROAD

Guidelines for Undergraduate Research Abroad

Articulate specific objectives for undergraduate research abroad

Delineate clear policy and procedural guidelines for undergraduate

research abroad for students faculty and on-site faculty and experts

Maintain resources adequate to support this research and

Provide clear consistent direction on research ethics in the areas of data

collection human subject research informed consent confidentiality in

preparation of and during the proposed research

Clarify intellectual property issues such as ownership electronic

distribution and possible future use or publication of the research results

INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD

IRB

Necessary for research with humans

Common Rule = no risk or harm

Observational studies OK

Curricular studies OK

Analysis of existing data OK

Surveys manipulations require

IRB review

Who assures IRB

Home Institution

School of Record

Host University

Study Abroad Provider

CIEE 10 minute Survey of STEM Majors past 3 years

2741 students invited 277 completed (11)

Patrick Moran CIEE Director Research and Business Development

Jillian Foley CIEE Research Analyst

2015 CIEE SURVEY

97 agree that as a STEM major it is important to develop global awareness

83 take STEM courses abroad

25 of respondents performed research abroad

68 faced challenges to studying abroad

Finding appropriate courses (27)

Funding (26)

Room in Academic Schedule (22)

Transferring Credits (20)

Patrick Moran CIEE Director Research and Business Development

Jillian Foley CIEE Research Analyst

2015 CIEE Survey

STEM STUDENTS RESEARCH ABROAD

Not many undergraduates research abroad (Moran and Foley 2015)

Curriculum funding schedule credit transfer

Study abroad program may not offer research option

Faculty may advise students to study at home instead

Language skills may not be adequate

Students may lack maturity to do meaningful research

Students may be intimidated by the idea of research abroad

OUR SURVEY GOALS

Better understand challenges to STEM study abroad research from

studentsrsquo perspectives

Examine feedback from students who have done research abroad

Determine if students felt prepared to conduct research

Assess resources students used andor found helpful

Determine student resources or support needed but not received

Determine if students are continuing research upon return

Assess studentsrsquo use of research towards academic or career goals

Make recommendations to Study Abroad advisors how to help

students research abroad

ELON SURVEY

Low response rate

26 responses with 6

conducting research

ldquoIt was not directly related to my

majors ndash more of an

environmental science based

research Was interesting to

explore thoughrdquo

ELON MAJORS

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR

MAJOR OR MINOR

46

9

45Yes in my major

Yes in my certificate (minor)

No I did it for my own interests

HOW WOULD YOU RATE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCES WITH

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ABROAD

0

05

1

15

2

25

3

35

4

45

Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Somewhat

Dissatisfied

Neutral Somewhat

Satisfied

Satisfied Very Satisfied

Support offered by Elon Global Education Center

Support offered by Elon Academic Advisor

Support offered by your host programuniversity

The research conducted abroad

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WAS YOUR STUDY ABROAD

OFFICE ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ABROAD

Very

knowledgeable

45

Quite

Knowledgeable

22

Neutral

33

0 0

Elon

Students who perceived high support were more satisfied with their research

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

Resources students ldquowish they hadrdquo involved more contact with university

mentors

Only half of students continue with the research

ldquoBeing able to research abroad has enabled me to delve into my major on a

much deeper and more experiential level For post-undergraduate plans Irsquom

looking to apply for grants to continue my research or investigate similar

questions This research will provide the necessary background and

qualifications for applying for these grantsrdquo

ldquoIt made me realize that research in the field is not something that I want to do

for a careerrdquo

SUMMARY

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON

Low response rate

bull 54 responses

bull 15 conducted research abroad

ldquoWe first went into communities and create a community health profile Then based on this information we found the communitys biggest public health concerns and chose one to do further research on With the results from this second round of research we then went back to the community to stage an intervention then did follow up research on the results of the interventionrdquo

Survey Summary

UW-MADISON

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN

YOUR MAJOR OR MINOR

46

15

39

Major Certificate Neither

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other advisors

Very knowledgeable Quite knowledgeable Knowledgeable Somewhat knowledgeable No knowledge

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WERE YOUR ADVISORS

ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

WHAT RESOURCES WERE OFFERED BY UW TO HELP

WITH YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Meetings Email Meetings

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Sharing through

study abroad office

Advising Advising Study Abroad events

Scholarship Libraries Venue to share online

Database Skype check-ins Stud abroad advisors

Blogging

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH UW WOULD HAVE

OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Expectations of

research

Journals More debriefing

More details of the

program

Venue to display

research project

Previous studies

Connections to others

in the area

DID YOU CONTINUE RESEARCH UPON YOUR RETURN

Yes No

SUMMARY Most students did not identify resource needed or wanted while abroad

Students who identified resources prior to and upon return reported higher satisfaction with

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

UW can improve outreach to faculty departmental and targeted student support advisors

Few continue with research

Doing research abroad not only gives you experience in research but also working with

different types of people with different backgrounds You also learn different ways of doing

things It has made me a more confident scientist and helped me be more comfortable with

working with different people

Performing research abroad made an impact on me by showing me that I love conducting

field research and when I am out there collecting data it doesnt feel like work and that has

made a huge impact on my career choices

CIEE SURVEY

Sent to 302 alumni of CIEErsquos Tropical Ecology amp

Conservation program in Monteverde Costa Rica

All current contacts from 2000 to present

Same survey as UW-Madison and Elon Universities

161 respondents (53)

CIEE SURVEY

All take a 4 credit Independent Study in Tropical Ecology

Student chooses research project and develops with on

site academic staff

Proposal 1 Month Data Collection Statistics Two Written

Submissions Symposium Presentation

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR MAJOR OR

CERTIFICATE

82

18YES

NO

N = 159 respondents

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other Advisors

Very Quite Knowledgeable Somewhat Not

How knowledgeable were your institution advisors (from your

home college or university) about research opportunities abroad

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH YOUR INSTITUTION (YOUR COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY) WOULD HAVE OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NONE BETTER

JOURNAL

ACCESS

EQUIPMENT STUDY

ABROAD

ADVISING

DEPT

ADVISING

VENUES TO

SHARE

FINDINGSBEFORE DURING AFTERN = 93 respondents

What resources do you wish your institution (your college or

university) would have offered for your research abroad

ldquofelt equippedrdquo

ldquoMore biology

based advisingrdquo

ldquoFollow up on the

research conducted and

connect with people on

campus at my institution

doing work in a similar

field of studyrdquo

ldquoThey provided everything I neededrdquo

ldquotraining on how to

do researchrdquo

ldquoWays to publishkeep

working on my research

project back at my home

universityrdquo

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

STEM ABROAD

Science is global and intercultural

STEM Students study abroad in

increasing numbers

Research is important to STEM

curricula

Many STEM students look for research

opportunities abroad

Unique habitats cultures techniques and

technologies

Expertise and opportunity not available at home

Solving ldquoreal worldrdquo problems IEE 2014

INDEPENDENT OR DIRECTED RESEARCH ABROAD

ldquoinquiry that is conducted independently by the student

involves several weeks of intensive and self-driven data

collection analysis and writing and in the end represents

individual student achievementrdquo Bolen and Martin (2005)

Not the same as directed research where

student is assigned a project and only

collects data and may assist in analysis

RESEARCH ABROAD EXPERIENCES

Faculty-led

Direct enrollment

Provider

University Programs

Study Center Programs

Field Study Programs

Hybrid Model ndash Both direct enrollment and provider

IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH ABROAD

Access to different habitats species

Access to different customs and cultures

Increased linguistic competency cross-cultural skills and disciplinary learning

Professional intercultural exchange

Opportunities not available at home

May correct culturally-ingrained research biases

Science is global and operates across cultures

INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

ldquoIf institutions and programs offer their students

the opportunity to systematize some aspect of

study abroad learning through a structured

independent research projectmdashand more

importantly if they require itmdashthey also assume

the responsibility to provide students with the

training and tools they will needrdquo Bolen and Martin (2005)

THE FORUM ON EDUCATION ABROAD

Objectives of Undergraduate Research Abroad

Increase knowledge in discipline language culture and

research process

Respect local culture ethical norms and values

Integrate into undergraduatersquos academic career (credits

continuity)

Create significant collaboration with student faculty local

experts

Link intellectually to home institution

Impact host community positively

THE FORUM ON EDUCATION ABROAD

Guidelines for Undergraduate Research Abroad

Articulate specific objectives for undergraduate research abroad

Delineate clear policy and procedural guidelines for undergraduate

research abroad for students faculty and on-site faculty and experts

Maintain resources adequate to support this research and

Provide clear consistent direction on research ethics in the areas of data

collection human subject research informed consent confidentiality in

preparation of and during the proposed research

Clarify intellectual property issues such as ownership electronic

distribution and possible future use or publication of the research results

INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD

IRB

Necessary for research with humans

Common Rule = no risk or harm

Observational studies OK

Curricular studies OK

Analysis of existing data OK

Surveys manipulations require

IRB review

Who assures IRB

Home Institution

School of Record

Host University

Study Abroad Provider

CIEE 10 minute Survey of STEM Majors past 3 years

2741 students invited 277 completed (11)

Patrick Moran CIEE Director Research and Business Development

Jillian Foley CIEE Research Analyst

2015 CIEE SURVEY

97 agree that as a STEM major it is important to develop global awareness

83 take STEM courses abroad

25 of respondents performed research abroad

68 faced challenges to studying abroad

Finding appropriate courses (27)

Funding (26)

Room in Academic Schedule (22)

Transferring Credits (20)

Patrick Moran CIEE Director Research and Business Development

Jillian Foley CIEE Research Analyst

2015 CIEE Survey

STEM STUDENTS RESEARCH ABROAD

Not many undergraduates research abroad (Moran and Foley 2015)

Curriculum funding schedule credit transfer

Study abroad program may not offer research option

Faculty may advise students to study at home instead

Language skills may not be adequate

Students may lack maturity to do meaningful research

Students may be intimidated by the idea of research abroad

OUR SURVEY GOALS

Better understand challenges to STEM study abroad research from

studentsrsquo perspectives

Examine feedback from students who have done research abroad

Determine if students felt prepared to conduct research

Assess resources students used andor found helpful

Determine student resources or support needed but not received

Determine if students are continuing research upon return

Assess studentsrsquo use of research towards academic or career goals

Make recommendations to Study Abroad advisors how to help

students research abroad

ELON SURVEY

Low response rate

26 responses with 6

conducting research

ldquoIt was not directly related to my

majors ndash more of an

environmental science based

research Was interesting to

explore thoughrdquo

ELON MAJORS

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR

MAJOR OR MINOR

46

9

45Yes in my major

Yes in my certificate (minor)

No I did it for my own interests

HOW WOULD YOU RATE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCES WITH

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ABROAD

0

05

1

15

2

25

3

35

4

45

Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Somewhat

Dissatisfied

Neutral Somewhat

Satisfied

Satisfied Very Satisfied

Support offered by Elon Global Education Center

Support offered by Elon Academic Advisor

Support offered by your host programuniversity

The research conducted abroad

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WAS YOUR STUDY ABROAD

OFFICE ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ABROAD

Very

knowledgeable

45

Quite

Knowledgeable

22

Neutral

33

0 0

Elon

Students who perceived high support were more satisfied with their research

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

Resources students ldquowish they hadrdquo involved more contact with university

mentors

Only half of students continue with the research

ldquoBeing able to research abroad has enabled me to delve into my major on a

much deeper and more experiential level For post-undergraduate plans Irsquom

looking to apply for grants to continue my research or investigate similar

questions This research will provide the necessary background and

qualifications for applying for these grantsrdquo

ldquoIt made me realize that research in the field is not something that I want to do

for a careerrdquo

SUMMARY

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON

Low response rate

bull 54 responses

bull 15 conducted research abroad

ldquoWe first went into communities and create a community health profile Then based on this information we found the communitys biggest public health concerns and chose one to do further research on With the results from this second round of research we then went back to the community to stage an intervention then did follow up research on the results of the interventionrdquo

Survey Summary

UW-MADISON

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN

YOUR MAJOR OR MINOR

46

15

39

Major Certificate Neither

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other advisors

Very knowledgeable Quite knowledgeable Knowledgeable Somewhat knowledgeable No knowledge

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WERE YOUR ADVISORS

ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

WHAT RESOURCES WERE OFFERED BY UW TO HELP

WITH YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Meetings Email Meetings

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Sharing through

study abroad office

Advising Advising Study Abroad events

Scholarship Libraries Venue to share online

Database Skype check-ins Stud abroad advisors

Blogging

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH UW WOULD HAVE

OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Expectations of

research

Journals More debriefing

More details of the

program

Venue to display

research project

Previous studies

Connections to others

in the area

DID YOU CONTINUE RESEARCH UPON YOUR RETURN

Yes No

SUMMARY Most students did not identify resource needed or wanted while abroad

Students who identified resources prior to and upon return reported higher satisfaction with

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

UW can improve outreach to faculty departmental and targeted student support advisors

Few continue with research

Doing research abroad not only gives you experience in research but also working with

different types of people with different backgrounds You also learn different ways of doing

things It has made me a more confident scientist and helped me be more comfortable with

working with different people

Performing research abroad made an impact on me by showing me that I love conducting

field research and when I am out there collecting data it doesnt feel like work and that has

made a huge impact on my career choices

CIEE SURVEY

Sent to 302 alumni of CIEErsquos Tropical Ecology amp

Conservation program in Monteverde Costa Rica

All current contacts from 2000 to present

Same survey as UW-Madison and Elon Universities

161 respondents (53)

CIEE SURVEY

All take a 4 credit Independent Study in Tropical Ecology

Student chooses research project and develops with on

site academic staff

Proposal 1 Month Data Collection Statistics Two Written

Submissions Symposium Presentation

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR MAJOR OR

CERTIFICATE

82

18YES

NO

N = 159 respondents

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other Advisors

Very Quite Knowledgeable Somewhat Not

How knowledgeable were your institution advisors (from your

home college or university) about research opportunities abroad

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH YOUR INSTITUTION (YOUR COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY) WOULD HAVE OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NONE BETTER

JOURNAL

ACCESS

EQUIPMENT STUDY

ABROAD

ADVISING

DEPT

ADVISING

VENUES TO

SHARE

FINDINGSBEFORE DURING AFTERN = 93 respondents

What resources do you wish your institution (your college or

university) would have offered for your research abroad

ldquofelt equippedrdquo

ldquoMore biology

based advisingrdquo

ldquoFollow up on the

research conducted and

connect with people on

campus at my institution

doing work in a similar

field of studyrdquo

ldquoThey provided everything I neededrdquo

ldquotraining on how to

do researchrdquo

ldquoWays to publishkeep

working on my research

project back at my home

universityrdquo

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

INDEPENDENT OR DIRECTED RESEARCH ABROAD

ldquoinquiry that is conducted independently by the student

involves several weeks of intensive and self-driven data

collection analysis and writing and in the end represents

individual student achievementrdquo Bolen and Martin (2005)

Not the same as directed research where

student is assigned a project and only

collects data and may assist in analysis

RESEARCH ABROAD EXPERIENCES

Faculty-led

Direct enrollment

Provider

University Programs

Study Center Programs

Field Study Programs

Hybrid Model ndash Both direct enrollment and provider

IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH ABROAD

Access to different habitats species

Access to different customs and cultures

Increased linguistic competency cross-cultural skills and disciplinary learning

Professional intercultural exchange

Opportunities not available at home

May correct culturally-ingrained research biases

Science is global and operates across cultures

INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

ldquoIf institutions and programs offer their students

the opportunity to systematize some aspect of

study abroad learning through a structured

independent research projectmdashand more

importantly if they require itmdashthey also assume

the responsibility to provide students with the

training and tools they will needrdquo Bolen and Martin (2005)

THE FORUM ON EDUCATION ABROAD

Objectives of Undergraduate Research Abroad

Increase knowledge in discipline language culture and

research process

Respect local culture ethical norms and values

Integrate into undergraduatersquos academic career (credits

continuity)

Create significant collaboration with student faculty local

experts

Link intellectually to home institution

Impact host community positively

THE FORUM ON EDUCATION ABROAD

Guidelines for Undergraduate Research Abroad

Articulate specific objectives for undergraduate research abroad

Delineate clear policy and procedural guidelines for undergraduate

research abroad for students faculty and on-site faculty and experts

Maintain resources adequate to support this research and

Provide clear consistent direction on research ethics in the areas of data

collection human subject research informed consent confidentiality in

preparation of and during the proposed research

Clarify intellectual property issues such as ownership electronic

distribution and possible future use or publication of the research results

INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD

IRB

Necessary for research with humans

Common Rule = no risk or harm

Observational studies OK

Curricular studies OK

Analysis of existing data OK

Surveys manipulations require

IRB review

Who assures IRB

Home Institution

School of Record

Host University

Study Abroad Provider

CIEE 10 minute Survey of STEM Majors past 3 years

2741 students invited 277 completed (11)

Patrick Moran CIEE Director Research and Business Development

Jillian Foley CIEE Research Analyst

2015 CIEE SURVEY

97 agree that as a STEM major it is important to develop global awareness

83 take STEM courses abroad

25 of respondents performed research abroad

68 faced challenges to studying abroad

Finding appropriate courses (27)

Funding (26)

Room in Academic Schedule (22)

Transferring Credits (20)

Patrick Moran CIEE Director Research and Business Development

Jillian Foley CIEE Research Analyst

2015 CIEE Survey

STEM STUDENTS RESEARCH ABROAD

Not many undergraduates research abroad (Moran and Foley 2015)

Curriculum funding schedule credit transfer

Study abroad program may not offer research option

Faculty may advise students to study at home instead

Language skills may not be adequate

Students may lack maturity to do meaningful research

Students may be intimidated by the idea of research abroad

OUR SURVEY GOALS

Better understand challenges to STEM study abroad research from

studentsrsquo perspectives

Examine feedback from students who have done research abroad

Determine if students felt prepared to conduct research

Assess resources students used andor found helpful

Determine student resources or support needed but not received

Determine if students are continuing research upon return

Assess studentsrsquo use of research towards academic or career goals

Make recommendations to Study Abroad advisors how to help

students research abroad

ELON SURVEY

Low response rate

26 responses with 6

conducting research

ldquoIt was not directly related to my

majors ndash more of an

environmental science based

research Was interesting to

explore thoughrdquo

ELON MAJORS

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR

MAJOR OR MINOR

46

9

45Yes in my major

Yes in my certificate (minor)

No I did it for my own interests

HOW WOULD YOU RATE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCES WITH

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ABROAD

0

05

1

15

2

25

3

35

4

45

Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Somewhat

Dissatisfied

Neutral Somewhat

Satisfied

Satisfied Very Satisfied

Support offered by Elon Global Education Center

Support offered by Elon Academic Advisor

Support offered by your host programuniversity

The research conducted abroad

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WAS YOUR STUDY ABROAD

OFFICE ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ABROAD

Very

knowledgeable

45

Quite

Knowledgeable

22

Neutral

33

0 0

Elon

Students who perceived high support were more satisfied with their research

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

Resources students ldquowish they hadrdquo involved more contact with university

mentors

Only half of students continue with the research

ldquoBeing able to research abroad has enabled me to delve into my major on a

much deeper and more experiential level For post-undergraduate plans Irsquom

looking to apply for grants to continue my research or investigate similar

questions This research will provide the necessary background and

qualifications for applying for these grantsrdquo

ldquoIt made me realize that research in the field is not something that I want to do

for a careerrdquo

SUMMARY

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON

Low response rate

bull 54 responses

bull 15 conducted research abroad

ldquoWe first went into communities and create a community health profile Then based on this information we found the communitys biggest public health concerns and chose one to do further research on With the results from this second round of research we then went back to the community to stage an intervention then did follow up research on the results of the interventionrdquo

Survey Summary

UW-MADISON

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN

YOUR MAJOR OR MINOR

46

15

39

Major Certificate Neither

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other advisors

Very knowledgeable Quite knowledgeable Knowledgeable Somewhat knowledgeable No knowledge

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WERE YOUR ADVISORS

ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

WHAT RESOURCES WERE OFFERED BY UW TO HELP

WITH YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Meetings Email Meetings

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Sharing through

study abroad office

Advising Advising Study Abroad events

Scholarship Libraries Venue to share online

Database Skype check-ins Stud abroad advisors

Blogging

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH UW WOULD HAVE

OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Expectations of

research

Journals More debriefing

More details of the

program

Venue to display

research project

Previous studies

Connections to others

in the area

DID YOU CONTINUE RESEARCH UPON YOUR RETURN

Yes No

SUMMARY Most students did not identify resource needed or wanted while abroad

Students who identified resources prior to and upon return reported higher satisfaction with

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

UW can improve outreach to faculty departmental and targeted student support advisors

Few continue with research

Doing research abroad not only gives you experience in research but also working with

different types of people with different backgrounds You also learn different ways of doing

things It has made me a more confident scientist and helped me be more comfortable with

working with different people

Performing research abroad made an impact on me by showing me that I love conducting

field research and when I am out there collecting data it doesnt feel like work and that has

made a huge impact on my career choices

CIEE SURVEY

Sent to 302 alumni of CIEErsquos Tropical Ecology amp

Conservation program in Monteverde Costa Rica

All current contacts from 2000 to present

Same survey as UW-Madison and Elon Universities

161 respondents (53)

CIEE SURVEY

All take a 4 credit Independent Study in Tropical Ecology

Student chooses research project and develops with on

site academic staff

Proposal 1 Month Data Collection Statistics Two Written

Submissions Symposium Presentation

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR MAJOR OR

CERTIFICATE

82

18YES

NO

N = 159 respondents

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other Advisors

Very Quite Knowledgeable Somewhat Not

How knowledgeable were your institution advisors (from your

home college or university) about research opportunities abroad

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH YOUR INSTITUTION (YOUR COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY) WOULD HAVE OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NONE BETTER

JOURNAL

ACCESS

EQUIPMENT STUDY

ABROAD

ADVISING

DEPT

ADVISING

VENUES TO

SHARE

FINDINGSBEFORE DURING AFTERN = 93 respondents

What resources do you wish your institution (your college or

university) would have offered for your research abroad

ldquofelt equippedrdquo

ldquoMore biology

based advisingrdquo

ldquoFollow up on the

research conducted and

connect with people on

campus at my institution

doing work in a similar

field of studyrdquo

ldquoThey provided everything I neededrdquo

ldquotraining on how to

do researchrdquo

ldquoWays to publishkeep

working on my research

project back at my home

universityrdquo

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

RESEARCH ABROAD EXPERIENCES

Faculty-led

Direct enrollment

Provider

University Programs

Study Center Programs

Field Study Programs

Hybrid Model ndash Both direct enrollment and provider

IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH ABROAD

Access to different habitats species

Access to different customs and cultures

Increased linguistic competency cross-cultural skills and disciplinary learning

Professional intercultural exchange

Opportunities not available at home

May correct culturally-ingrained research biases

Science is global and operates across cultures

INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

ldquoIf institutions and programs offer their students

the opportunity to systematize some aspect of

study abroad learning through a structured

independent research projectmdashand more

importantly if they require itmdashthey also assume

the responsibility to provide students with the

training and tools they will needrdquo Bolen and Martin (2005)

THE FORUM ON EDUCATION ABROAD

Objectives of Undergraduate Research Abroad

Increase knowledge in discipline language culture and

research process

Respect local culture ethical norms and values

Integrate into undergraduatersquos academic career (credits

continuity)

Create significant collaboration with student faculty local

experts

Link intellectually to home institution

Impact host community positively

THE FORUM ON EDUCATION ABROAD

Guidelines for Undergraduate Research Abroad

Articulate specific objectives for undergraduate research abroad

Delineate clear policy and procedural guidelines for undergraduate

research abroad for students faculty and on-site faculty and experts

Maintain resources adequate to support this research and

Provide clear consistent direction on research ethics in the areas of data

collection human subject research informed consent confidentiality in

preparation of and during the proposed research

Clarify intellectual property issues such as ownership electronic

distribution and possible future use or publication of the research results

INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD

IRB

Necessary for research with humans

Common Rule = no risk or harm

Observational studies OK

Curricular studies OK

Analysis of existing data OK

Surveys manipulations require

IRB review

Who assures IRB

Home Institution

School of Record

Host University

Study Abroad Provider

CIEE 10 minute Survey of STEM Majors past 3 years

2741 students invited 277 completed (11)

Patrick Moran CIEE Director Research and Business Development

Jillian Foley CIEE Research Analyst

2015 CIEE SURVEY

97 agree that as a STEM major it is important to develop global awareness

83 take STEM courses abroad

25 of respondents performed research abroad

68 faced challenges to studying abroad

Finding appropriate courses (27)

Funding (26)

Room in Academic Schedule (22)

Transferring Credits (20)

Patrick Moran CIEE Director Research and Business Development

Jillian Foley CIEE Research Analyst

2015 CIEE Survey

STEM STUDENTS RESEARCH ABROAD

Not many undergraduates research abroad (Moran and Foley 2015)

Curriculum funding schedule credit transfer

Study abroad program may not offer research option

Faculty may advise students to study at home instead

Language skills may not be adequate

Students may lack maturity to do meaningful research

Students may be intimidated by the idea of research abroad

OUR SURVEY GOALS

Better understand challenges to STEM study abroad research from

studentsrsquo perspectives

Examine feedback from students who have done research abroad

Determine if students felt prepared to conduct research

Assess resources students used andor found helpful

Determine student resources or support needed but not received

Determine if students are continuing research upon return

Assess studentsrsquo use of research towards academic or career goals

Make recommendations to Study Abroad advisors how to help

students research abroad

ELON SURVEY

Low response rate

26 responses with 6

conducting research

ldquoIt was not directly related to my

majors ndash more of an

environmental science based

research Was interesting to

explore thoughrdquo

ELON MAJORS

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR

MAJOR OR MINOR

46

9

45Yes in my major

Yes in my certificate (minor)

No I did it for my own interests

HOW WOULD YOU RATE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCES WITH

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ABROAD

0

05

1

15

2

25

3

35

4

45

Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Somewhat

Dissatisfied

Neutral Somewhat

Satisfied

Satisfied Very Satisfied

Support offered by Elon Global Education Center

Support offered by Elon Academic Advisor

Support offered by your host programuniversity

The research conducted abroad

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WAS YOUR STUDY ABROAD

OFFICE ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ABROAD

Very

knowledgeable

45

Quite

Knowledgeable

22

Neutral

33

0 0

Elon

Students who perceived high support were more satisfied with their research

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

Resources students ldquowish they hadrdquo involved more contact with university

mentors

Only half of students continue with the research

ldquoBeing able to research abroad has enabled me to delve into my major on a

much deeper and more experiential level For post-undergraduate plans Irsquom

looking to apply for grants to continue my research or investigate similar

questions This research will provide the necessary background and

qualifications for applying for these grantsrdquo

ldquoIt made me realize that research in the field is not something that I want to do

for a careerrdquo

SUMMARY

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON

Low response rate

bull 54 responses

bull 15 conducted research abroad

ldquoWe first went into communities and create a community health profile Then based on this information we found the communitys biggest public health concerns and chose one to do further research on With the results from this second round of research we then went back to the community to stage an intervention then did follow up research on the results of the interventionrdquo

Survey Summary

UW-MADISON

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN

YOUR MAJOR OR MINOR

46

15

39

Major Certificate Neither

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other advisors

Very knowledgeable Quite knowledgeable Knowledgeable Somewhat knowledgeable No knowledge

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WERE YOUR ADVISORS

ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

WHAT RESOURCES WERE OFFERED BY UW TO HELP

WITH YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Meetings Email Meetings

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Sharing through

study abroad office

Advising Advising Study Abroad events

Scholarship Libraries Venue to share online

Database Skype check-ins Stud abroad advisors

Blogging

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH UW WOULD HAVE

OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Expectations of

research

Journals More debriefing

More details of the

program

Venue to display

research project

Previous studies

Connections to others

in the area

DID YOU CONTINUE RESEARCH UPON YOUR RETURN

Yes No

SUMMARY Most students did not identify resource needed or wanted while abroad

Students who identified resources prior to and upon return reported higher satisfaction with

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

UW can improve outreach to faculty departmental and targeted student support advisors

Few continue with research

Doing research abroad not only gives you experience in research but also working with

different types of people with different backgrounds You also learn different ways of doing

things It has made me a more confident scientist and helped me be more comfortable with

working with different people

Performing research abroad made an impact on me by showing me that I love conducting

field research and when I am out there collecting data it doesnt feel like work and that has

made a huge impact on my career choices

CIEE SURVEY

Sent to 302 alumni of CIEErsquos Tropical Ecology amp

Conservation program in Monteverde Costa Rica

All current contacts from 2000 to present

Same survey as UW-Madison and Elon Universities

161 respondents (53)

CIEE SURVEY

All take a 4 credit Independent Study in Tropical Ecology

Student chooses research project and develops with on

site academic staff

Proposal 1 Month Data Collection Statistics Two Written

Submissions Symposium Presentation

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR MAJOR OR

CERTIFICATE

82

18YES

NO

N = 159 respondents

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other Advisors

Very Quite Knowledgeable Somewhat Not

How knowledgeable were your institution advisors (from your

home college or university) about research opportunities abroad

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH YOUR INSTITUTION (YOUR COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY) WOULD HAVE OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NONE BETTER

JOURNAL

ACCESS

EQUIPMENT STUDY

ABROAD

ADVISING

DEPT

ADVISING

VENUES TO

SHARE

FINDINGSBEFORE DURING AFTERN = 93 respondents

What resources do you wish your institution (your college or

university) would have offered for your research abroad

ldquofelt equippedrdquo

ldquoMore biology

based advisingrdquo

ldquoFollow up on the

research conducted and

connect with people on

campus at my institution

doing work in a similar

field of studyrdquo

ldquoThey provided everything I neededrdquo

ldquotraining on how to

do researchrdquo

ldquoWays to publishkeep

working on my research

project back at my home

universityrdquo

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH ABROAD

Access to different habitats species

Access to different customs and cultures

Increased linguistic competency cross-cultural skills and disciplinary learning

Professional intercultural exchange

Opportunities not available at home

May correct culturally-ingrained research biases

Science is global and operates across cultures

INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

ldquoIf institutions and programs offer their students

the opportunity to systematize some aspect of

study abroad learning through a structured

independent research projectmdashand more

importantly if they require itmdashthey also assume

the responsibility to provide students with the

training and tools they will needrdquo Bolen and Martin (2005)

THE FORUM ON EDUCATION ABROAD

Objectives of Undergraduate Research Abroad

Increase knowledge in discipline language culture and

research process

Respect local culture ethical norms and values

Integrate into undergraduatersquos academic career (credits

continuity)

Create significant collaboration with student faculty local

experts

Link intellectually to home institution

Impact host community positively

THE FORUM ON EDUCATION ABROAD

Guidelines for Undergraduate Research Abroad

Articulate specific objectives for undergraduate research abroad

Delineate clear policy and procedural guidelines for undergraduate

research abroad for students faculty and on-site faculty and experts

Maintain resources adequate to support this research and

Provide clear consistent direction on research ethics in the areas of data

collection human subject research informed consent confidentiality in

preparation of and during the proposed research

Clarify intellectual property issues such as ownership electronic

distribution and possible future use or publication of the research results

INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD

IRB

Necessary for research with humans

Common Rule = no risk or harm

Observational studies OK

Curricular studies OK

Analysis of existing data OK

Surveys manipulations require

IRB review

Who assures IRB

Home Institution

School of Record

Host University

Study Abroad Provider

CIEE 10 minute Survey of STEM Majors past 3 years

2741 students invited 277 completed (11)

Patrick Moran CIEE Director Research and Business Development

Jillian Foley CIEE Research Analyst

2015 CIEE SURVEY

97 agree that as a STEM major it is important to develop global awareness

83 take STEM courses abroad

25 of respondents performed research abroad

68 faced challenges to studying abroad

Finding appropriate courses (27)

Funding (26)

Room in Academic Schedule (22)

Transferring Credits (20)

Patrick Moran CIEE Director Research and Business Development

Jillian Foley CIEE Research Analyst

2015 CIEE Survey

STEM STUDENTS RESEARCH ABROAD

Not many undergraduates research abroad (Moran and Foley 2015)

Curriculum funding schedule credit transfer

Study abroad program may not offer research option

Faculty may advise students to study at home instead

Language skills may not be adequate

Students may lack maturity to do meaningful research

Students may be intimidated by the idea of research abroad

OUR SURVEY GOALS

Better understand challenges to STEM study abroad research from

studentsrsquo perspectives

Examine feedback from students who have done research abroad

Determine if students felt prepared to conduct research

Assess resources students used andor found helpful

Determine student resources or support needed but not received

Determine if students are continuing research upon return

Assess studentsrsquo use of research towards academic or career goals

Make recommendations to Study Abroad advisors how to help

students research abroad

ELON SURVEY

Low response rate

26 responses with 6

conducting research

ldquoIt was not directly related to my

majors ndash more of an

environmental science based

research Was interesting to

explore thoughrdquo

ELON MAJORS

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR

MAJOR OR MINOR

46

9

45Yes in my major

Yes in my certificate (minor)

No I did it for my own interests

HOW WOULD YOU RATE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCES WITH

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ABROAD

0

05

1

15

2

25

3

35

4

45

Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Somewhat

Dissatisfied

Neutral Somewhat

Satisfied

Satisfied Very Satisfied

Support offered by Elon Global Education Center

Support offered by Elon Academic Advisor

Support offered by your host programuniversity

The research conducted abroad

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WAS YOUR STUDY ABROAD

OFFICE ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ABROAD

Very

knowledgeable

45

Quite

Knowledgeable

22

Neutral

33

0 0

Elon

Students who perceived high support were more satisfied with their research

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

Resources students ldquowish they hadrdquo involved more contact with university

mentors

Only half of students continue with the research

ldquoBeing able to research abroad has enabled me to delve into my major on a

much deeper and more experiential level For post-undergraduate plans Irsquom

looking to apply for grants to continue my research or investigate similar

questions This research will provide the necessary background and

qualifications for applying for these grantsrdquo

ldquoIt made me realize that research in the field is not something that I want to do

for a careerrdquo

SUMMARY

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON

Low response rate

bull 54 responses

bull 15 conducted research abroad

ldquoWe first went into communities and create a community health profile Then based on this information we found the communitys biggest public health concerns and chose one to do further research on With the results from this second round of research we then went back to the community to stage an intervention then did follow up research on the results of the interventionrdquo

Survey Summary

UW-MADISON

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN

YOUR MAJOR OR MINOR

46

15

39

Major Certificate Neither

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other advisors

Very knowledgeable Quite knowledgeable Knowledgeable Somewhat knowledgeable No knowledge

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WERE YOUR ADVISORS

ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

WHAT RESOURCES WERE OFFERED BY UW TO HELP

WITH YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Meetings Email Meetings

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Sharing through

study abroad office

Advising Advising Study Abroad events

Scholarship Libraries Venue to share online

Database Skype check-ins Stud abroad advisors

Blogging

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH UW WOULD HAVE

OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Expectations of

research

Journals More debriefing

More details of the

program

Venue to display

research project

Previous studies

Connections to others

in the area

DID YOU CONTINUE RESEARCH UPON YOUR RETURN

Yes No

SUMMARY Most students did not identify resource needed or wanted while abroad

Students who identified resources prior to and upon return reported higher satisfaction with

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

UW can improve outreach to faculty departmental and targeted student support advisors

Few continue with research

Doing research abroad not only gives you experience in research but also working with

different types of people with different backgrounds You also learn different ways of doing

things It has made me a more confident scientist and helped me be more comfortable with

working with different people

Performing research abroad made an impact on me by showing me that I love conducting

field research and when I am out there collecting data it doesnt feel like work and that has

made a huge impact on my career choices

CIEE SURVEY

Sent to 302 alumni of CIEErsquos Tropical Ecology amp

Conservation program in Monteverde Costa Rica

All current contacts from 2000 to present

Same survey as UW-Madison and Elon Universities

161 respondents (53)

CIEE SURVEY

All take a 4 credit Independent Study in Tropical Ecology

Student chooses research project and develops with on

site academic staff

Proposal 1 Month Data Collection Statistics Two Written

Submissions Symposium Presentation

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR MAJOR OR

CERTIFICATE

82

18YES

NO

N = 159 respondents

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other Advisors

Very Quite Knowledgeable Somewhat Not

How knowledgeable were your institution advisors (from your

home college or university) about research opportunities abroad

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH YOUR INSTITUTION (YOUR COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY) WOULD HAVE OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NONE BETTER

JOURNAL

ACCESS

EQUIPMENT STUDY

ABROAD

ADVISING

DEPT

ADVISING

VENUES TO

SHARE

FINDINGSBEFORE DURING AFTERN = 93 respondents

What resources do you wish your institution (your college or

university) would have offered for your research abroad

ldquofelt equippedrdquo

ldquoMore biology

based advisingrdquo

ldquoFollow up on the

research conducted and

connect with people on

campus at my institution

doing work in a similar

field of studyrdquo

ldquoThey provided everything I neededrdquo

ldquotraining on how to

do researchrdquo

ldquoWays to publishkeep

working on my research

project back at my home

universityrdquo

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

ldquoIf institutions and programs offer their students

the opportunity to systematize some aspect of

study abroad learning through a structured

independent research projectmdashand more

importantly if they require itmdashthey also assume

the responsibility to provide students with the

training and tools they will needrdquo Bolen and Martin (2005)

THE FORUM ON EDUCATION ABROAD

Objectives of Undergraduate Research Abroad

Increase knowledge in discipline language culture and

research process

Respect local culture ethical norms and values

Integrate into undergraduatersquos academic career (credits

continuity)

Create significant collaboration with student faculty local

experts

Link intellectually to home institution

Impact host community positively

THE FORUM ON EDUCATION ABROAD

Guidelines for Undergraduate Research Abroad

Articulate specific objectives for undergraduate research abroad

Delineate clear policy and procedural guidelines for undergraduate

research abroad for students faculty and on-site faculty and experts

Maintain resources adequate to support this research and

Provide clear consistent direction on research ethics in the areas of data

collection human subject research informed consent confidentiality in

preparation of and during the proposed research

Clarify intellectual property issues such as ownership electronic

distribution and possible future use or publication of the research results

INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD

IRB

Necessary for research with humans

Common Rule = no risk or harm

Observational studies OK

Curricular studies OK

Analysis of existing data OK

Surveys manipulations require

IRB review

Who assures IRB

Home Institution

School of Record

Host University

Study Abroad Provider

CIEE 10 minute Survey of STEM Majors past 3 years

2741 students invited 277 completed (11)

Patrick Moran CIEE Director Research and Business Development

Jillian Foley CIEE Research Analyst

2015 CIEE SURVEY

97 agree that as a STEM major it is important to develop global awareness

83 take STEM courses abroad

25 of respondents performed research abroad

68 faced challenges to studying abroad

Finding appropriate courses (27)

Funding (26)

Room in Academic Schedule (22)

Transferring Credits (20)

Patrick Moran CIEE Director Research and Business Development

Jillian Foley CIEE Research Analyst

2015 CIEE Survey

STEM STUDENTS RESEARCH ABROAD

Not many undergraduates research abroad (Moran and Foley 2015)

Curriculum funding schedule credit transfer

Study abroad program may not offer research option

Faculty may advise students to study at home instead

Language skills may not be adequate

Students may lack maturity to do meaningful research

Students may be intimidated by the idea of research abroad

OUR SURVEY GOALS

Better understand challenges to STEM study abroad research from

studentsrsquo perspectives

Examine feedback from students who have done research abroad

Determine if students felt prepared to conduct research

Assess resources students used andor found helpful

Determine student resources or support needed but not received

Determine if students are continuing research upon return

Assess studentsrsquo use of research towards academic or career goals

Make recommendations to Study Abroad advisors how to help

students research abroad

ELON SURVEY

Low response rate

26 responses with 6

conducting research

ldquoIt was not directly related to my

majors ndash more of an

environmental science based

research Was interesting to

explore thoughrdquo

ELON MAJORS

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR

MAJOR OR MINOR

46

9

45Yes in my major

Yes in my certificate (minor)

No I did it for my own interests

HOW WOULD YOU RATE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCES WITH

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ABROAD

0

05

1

15

2

25

3

35

4

45

Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Somewhat

Dissatisfied

Neutral Somewhat

Satisfied

Satisfied Very Satisfied

Support offered by Elon Global Education Center

Support offered by Elon Academic Advisor

Support offered by your host programuniversity

The research conducted abroad

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WAS YOUR STUDY ABROAD

OFFICE ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ABROAD

Very

knowledgeable

45

Quite

Knowledgeable

22

Neutral

33

0 0

Elon

Students who perceived high support were more satisfied with their research

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

Resources students ldquowish they hadrdquo involved more contact with university

mentors

Only half of students continue with the research

ldquoBeing able to research abroad has enabled me to delve into my major on a

much deeper and more experiential level For post-undergraduate plans Irsquom

looking to apply for grants to continue my research or investigate similar

questions This research will provide the necessary background and

qualifications for applying for these grantsrdquo

ldquoIt made me realize that research in the field is not something that I want to do

for a careerrdquo

SUMMARY

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON

Low response rate

bull 54 responses

bull 15 conducted research abroad

ldquoWe first went into communities and create a community health profile Then based on this information we found the communitys biggest public health concerns and chose one to do further research on With the results from this second round of research we then went back to the community to stage an intervention then did follow up research on the results of the interventionrdquo

Survey Summary

UW-MADISON

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN

YOUR MAJOR OR MINOR

46

15

39

Major Certificate Neither

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other advisors

Very knowledgeable Quite knowledgeable Knowledgeable Somewhat knowledgeable No knowledge

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WERE YOUR ADVISORS

ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

WHAT RESOURCES WERE OFFERED BY UW TO HELP

WITH YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Meetings Email Meetings

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Sharing through

study abroad office

Advising Advising Study Abroad events

Scholarship Libraries Venue to share online

Database Skype check-ins Stud abroad advisors

Blogging

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH UW WOULD HAVE

OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Expectations of

research

Journals More debriefing

More details of the

program

Venue to display

research project

Previous studies

Connections to others

in the area

DID YOU CONTINUE RESEARCH UPON YOUR RETURN

Yes No

SUMMARY Most students did not identify resource needed or wanted while abroad

Students who identified resources prior to and upon return reported higher satisfaction with

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

UW can improve outreach to faculty departmental and targeted student support advisors

Few continue with research

Doing research abroad not only gives you experience in research but also working with

different types of people with different backgrounds You also learn different ways of doing

things It has made me a more confident scientist and helped me be more comfortable with

working with different people

Performing research abroad made an impact on me by showing me that I love conducting

field research and when I am out there collecting data it doesnt feel like work and that has

made a huge impact on my career choices

CIEE SURVEY

Sent to 302 alumni of CIEErsquos Tropical Ecology amp

Conservation program in Monteverde Costa Rica

All current contacts from 2000 to present

Same survey as UW-Madison and Elon Universities

161 respondents (53)

CIEE SURVEY

All take a 4 credit Independent Study in Tropical Ecology

Student chooses research project and develops with on

site academic staff

Proposal 1 Month Data Collection Statistics Two Written

Submissions Symposium Presentation

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR MAJOR OR

CERTIFICATE

82

18YES

NO

N = 159 respondents

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other Advisors

Very Quite Knowledgeable Somewhat Not

How knowledgeable were your institution advisors (from your

home college or university) about research opportunities abroad

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH YOUR INSTITUTION (YOUR COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY) WOULD HAVE OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NONE BETTER

JOURNAL

ACCESS

EQUIPMENT STUDY

ABROAD

ADVISING

DEPT

ADVISING

VENUES TO

SHARE

FINDINGSBEFORE DURING AFTERN = 93 respondents

What resources do you wish your institution (your college or

university) would have offered for your research abroad

ldquofelt equippedrdquo

ldquoMore biology

based advisingrdquo

ldquoFollow up on the

research conducted and

connect with people on

campus at my institution

doing work in a similar

field of studyrdquo

ldquoThey provided everything I neededrdquo

ldquotraining on how to

do researchrdquo

ldquoWays to publishkeep

working on my research

project back at my home

universityrdquo

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

THE FORUM ON EDUCATION ABROAD

Objectives of Undergraduate Research Abroad

Increase knowledge in discipline language culture and

research process

Respect local culture ethical norms and values

Integrate into undergraduatersquos academic career (credits

continuity)

Create significant collaboration with student faculty local

experts

Link intellectually to home institution

Impact host community positively

THE FORUM ON EDUCATION ABROAD

Guidelines for Undergraduate Research Abroad

Articulate specific objectives for undergraduate research abroad

Delineate clear policy and procedural guidelines for undergraduate

research abroad for students faculty and on-site faculty and experts

Maintain resources adequate to support this research and

Provide clear consistent direction on research ethics in the areas of data

collection human subject research informed consent confidentiality in

preparation of and during the proposed research

Clarify intellectual property issues such as ownership electronic

distribution and possible future use or publication of the research results

INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD

IRB

Necessary for research with humans

Common Rule = no risk or harm

Observational studies OK

Curricular studies OK

Analysis of existing data OK

Surveys manipulations require

IRB review

Who assures IRB

Home Institution

School of Record

Host University

Study Abroad Provider

CIEE 10 minute Survey of STEM Majors past 3 years

2741 students invited 277 completed (11)

Patrick Moran CIEE Director Research and Business Development

Jillian Foley CIEE Research Analyst

2015 CIEE SURVEY

97 agree that as a STEM major it is important to develop global awareness

83 take STEM courses abroad

25 of respondents performed research abroad

68 faced challenges to studying abroad

Finding appropriate courses (27)

Funding (26)

Room in Academic Schedule (22)

Transferring Credits (20)

Patrick Moran CIEE Director Research and Business Development

Jillian Foley CIEE Research Analyst

2015 CIEE Survey

STEM STUDENTS RESEARCH ABROAD

Not many undergraduates research abroad (Moran and Foley 2015)

Curriculum funding schedule credit transfer

Study abroad program may not offer research option

Faculty may advise students to study at home instead

Language skills may not be adequate

Students may lack maturity to do meaningful research

Students may be intimidated by the idea of research abroad

OUR SURVEY GOALS

Better understand challenges to STEM study abroad research from

studentsrsquo perspectives

Examine feedback from students who have done research abroad

Determine if students felt prepared to conduct research

Assess resources students used andor found helpful

Determine student resources or support needed but not received

Determine if students are continuing research upon return

Assess studentsrsquo use of research towards academic or career goals

Make recommendations to Study Abroad advisors how to help

students research abroad

ELON SURVEY

Low response rate

26 responses with 6

conducting research

ldquoIt was not directly related to my

majors ndash more of an

environmental science based

research Was interesting to

explore thoughrdquo

ELON MAJORS

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR

MAJOR OR MINOR

46

9

45Yes in my major

Yes in my certificate (minor)

No I did it for my own interests

HOW WOULD YOU RATE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCES WITH

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ABROAD

0

05

1

15

2

25

3

35

4

45

Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Somewhat

Dissatisfied

Neutral Somewhat

Satisfied

Satisfied Very Satisfied

Support offered by Elon Global Education Center

Support offered by Elon Academic Advisor

Support offered by your host programuniversity

The research conducted abroad

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WAS YOUR STUDY ABROAD

OFFICE ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ABROAD

Very

knowledgeable

45

Quite

Knowledgeable

22

Neutral

33

0 0

Elon

Students who perceived high support were more satisfied with their research

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

Resources students ldquowish they hadrdquo involved more contact with university

mentors

Only half of students continue with the research

ldquoBeing able to research abroad has enabled me to delve into my major on a

much deeper and more experiential level For post-undergraduate plans Irsquom

looking to apply for grants to continue my research or investigate similar

questions This research will provide the necessary background and

qualifications for applying for these grantsrdquo

ldquoIt made me realize that research in the field is not something that I want to do

for a careerrdquo

SUMMARY

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON

Low response rate

bull 54 responses

bull 15 conducted research abroad

ldquoWe first went into communities and create a community health profile Then based on this information we found the communitys biggest public health concerns and chose one to do further research on With the results from this second round of research we then went back to the community to stage an intervention then did follow up research on the results of the interventionrdquo

Survey Summary

UW-MADISON

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN

YOUR MAJOR OR MINOR

46

15

39

Major Certificate Neither

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other advisors

Very knowledgeable Quite knowledgeable Knowledgeable Somewhat knowledgeable No knowledge

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WERE YOUR ADVISORS

ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

WHAT RESOURCES WERE OFFERED BY UW TO HELP

WITH YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Meetings Email Meetings

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Sharing through

study abroad office

Advising Advising Study Abroad events

Scholarship Libraries Venue to share online

Database Skype check-ins Stud abroad advisors

Blogging

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH UW WOULD HAVE

OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Expectations of

research

Journals More debriefing

More details of the

program

Venue to display

research project

Previous studies

Connections to others

in the area

DID YOU CONTINUE RESEARCH UPON YOUR RETURN

Yes No

SUMMARY Most students did not identify resource needed or wanted while abroad

Students who identified resources prior to and upon return reported higher satisfaction with

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

UW can improve outreach to faculty departmental and targeted student support advisors

Few continue with research

Doing research abroad not only gives you experience in research but also working with

different types of people with different backgrounds You also learn different ways of doing

things It has made me a more confident scientist and helped me be more comfortable with

working with different people

Performing research abroad made an impact on me by showing me that I love conducting

field research and when I am out there collecting data it doesnt feel like work and that has

made a huge impact on my career choices

CIEE SURVEY

Sent to 302 alumni of CIEErsquos Tropical Ecology amp

Conservation program in Monteverde Costa Rica

All current contacts from 2000 to present

Same survey as UW-Madison and Elon Universities

161 respondents (53)

CIEE SURVEY

All take a 4 credit Independent Study in Tropical Ecology

Student chooses research project and develops with on

site academic staff

Proposal 1 Month Data Collection Statistics Two Written

Submissions Symposium Presentation

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR MAJOR OR

CERTIFICATE

82

18YES

NO

N = 159 respondents

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other Advisors

Very Quite Knowledgeable Somewhat Not

How knowledgeable were your institution advisors (from your

home college or university) about research opportunities abroad

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH YOUR INSTITUTION (YOUR COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY) WOULD HAVE OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NONE BETTER

JOURNAL

ACCESS

EQUIPMENT STUDY

ABROAD

ADVISING

DEPT

ADVISING

VENUES TO

SHARE

FINDINGSBEFORE DURING AFTERN = 93 respondents

What resources do you wish your institution (your college or

university) would have offered for your research abroad

ldquofelt equippedrdquo

ldquoMore biology

based advisingrdquo

ldquoFollow up on the

research conducted and

connect with people on

campus at my institution

doing work in a similar

field of studyrdquo

ldquoThey provided everything I neededrdquo

ldquotraining on how to

do researchrdquo

ldquoWays to publishkeep

working on my research

project back at my home

universityrdquo

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

THE FORUM ON EDUCATION ABROAD

Guidelines for Undergraduate Research Abroad

Articulate specific objectives for undergraduate research abroad

Delineate clear policy and procedural guidelines for undergraduate

research abroad for students faculty and on-site faculty and experts

Maintain resources adequate to support this research and

Provide clear consistent direction on research ethics in the areas of data

collection human subject research informed consent confidentiality in

preparation of and during the proposed research

Clarify intellectual property issues such as ownership electronic

distribution and possible future use or publication of the research results

INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD

IRB

Necessary for research with humans

Common Rule = no risk or harm

Observational studies OK

Curricular studies OK

Analysis of existing data OK

Surveys manipulations require

IRB review

Who assures IRB

Home Institution

School of Record

Host University

Study Abroad Provider

CIEE 10 minute Survey of STEM Majors past 3 years

2741 students invited 277 completed (11)

Patrick Moran CIEE Director Research and Business Development

Jillian Foley CIEE Research Analyst

2015 CIEE SURVEY

97 agree that as a STEM major it is important to develop global awareness

83 take STEM courses abroad

25 of respondents performed research abroad

68 faced challenges to studying abroad

Finding appropriate courses (27)

Funding (26)

Room in Academic Schedule (22)

Transferring Credits (20)

Patrick Moran CIEE Director Research and Business Development

Jillian Foley CIEE Research Analyst

2015 CIEE Survey

STEM STUDENTS RESEARCH ABROAD

Not many undergraduates research abroad (Moran and Foley 2015)

Curriculum funding schedule credit transfer

Study abroad program may not offer research option

Faculty may advise students to study at home instead

Language skills may not be adequate

Students may lack maturity to do meaningful research

Students may be intimidated by the idea of research abroad

OUR SURVEY GOALS

Better understand challenges to STEM study abroad research from

studentsrsquo perspectives

Examine feedback from students who have done research abroad

Determine if students felt prepared to conduct research

Assess resources students used andor found helpful

Determine student resources or support needed but not received

Determine if students are continuing research upon return

Assess studentsrsquo use of research towards academic or career goals

Make recommendations to Study Abroad advisors how to help

students research abroad

ELON SURVEY

Low response rate

26 responses with 6

conducting research

ldquoIt was not directly related to my

majors ndash more of an

environmental science based

research Was interesting to

explore thoughrdquo

ELON MAJORS

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR

MAJOR OR MINOR

46

9

45Yes in my major

Yes in my certificate (minor)

No I did it for my own interests

HOW WOULD YOU RATE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCES WITH

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ABROAD

0

05

1

15

2

25

3

35

4

45

Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Somewhat

Dissatisfied

Neutral Somewhat

Satisfied

Satisfied Very Satisfied

Support offered by Elon Global Education Center

Support offered by Elon Academic Advisor

Support offered by your host programuniversity

The research conducted abroad

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WAS YOUR STUDY ABROAD

OFFICE ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ABROAD

Very

knowledgeable

45

Quite

Knowledgeable

22

Neutral

33

0 0

Elon

Students who perceived high support were more satisfied with their research

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

Resources students ldquowish they hadrdquo involved more contact with university

mentors

Only half of students continue with the research

ldquoBeing able to research abroad has enabled me to delve into my major on a

much deeper and more experiential level For post-undergraduate plans Irsquom

looking to apply for grants to continue my research or investigate similar

questions This research will provide the necessary background and

qualifications for applying for these grantsrdquo

ldquoIt made me realize that research in the field is not something that I want to do

for a careerrdquo

SUMMARY

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON

Low response rate

bull 54 responses

bull 15 conducted research abroad

ldquoWe first went into communities and create a community health profile Then based on this information we found the communitys biggest public health concerns and chose one to do further research on With the results from this second round of research we then went back to the community to stage an intervention then did follow up research on the results of the interventionrdquo

Survey Summary

UW-MADISON

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN

YOUR MAJOR OR MINOR

46

15

39

Major Certificate Neither

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other advisors

Very knowledgeable Quite knowledgeable Knowledgeable Somewhat knowledgeable No knowledge

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WERE YOUR ADVISORS

ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

WHAT RESOURCES WERE OFFERED BY UW TO HELP

WITH YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Meetings Email Meetings

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Sharing through

study abroad office

Advising Advising Study Abroad events

Scholarship Libraries Venue to share online

Database Skype check-ins Stud abroad advisors

Blogging

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH UW WOULD HAVE

OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Expectations of

research

Journals More debriefing

More details of the

program

Venue to display

research project

Previous studies

Connections to others

in the area

DID YOU CONTINUE RESEARCH UPON YOUR RETURN

Yes No

SUMMARY Most students did not identify resource needed or wanted while abroad

Students who identified resources prior to and upon return reported higher satisfaction with

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

UW can improve outreach to faculty departmental and targeted student support advisors

Few continue with research

Doing research abroad not only gives you experience in research but also working with

different types of people with different backgrounds You also learn different ways of doing

things It has made me a more confident scientist and helped me be more comfortable with

working with different people

Performing research abroad made an impact on me by showing me that I love conducting

field research and when I am out there collecting data it doesnt feel like work and that has

made a huge impact on my career choices

CIEE SURVEY

Sent to 302 alumni of CIEErsquos Tropical Ecology amp

Conservation program in Monteverde Costa Rica

All current contacts from 2000 to present

Same survey as UW-Madison and Elon Universities

161 respondents (53)

CIEE SURVEY

All take a 4 credit Independent Study in Tropical Ecology

Student chooses research project and develops with on

site academic staff

Proposal 1 Month Data Collection Statistics Two Written

Submissions Symposium Presentation

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR MAJOR OR

CERTIFICATE

82

18YES

NO

N = 159 respondents

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other Advisors

Very Quite Knowledgeable Somewhat Not

How knowledgeable were your institution advisors (from your

home college or university) about research opportunities abroad

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH YOUR INSTITUTION (YOUR COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY) WOULD HAVE OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NONE BETTER

JOURNAL

ACCESS

EQUIPMENT STUDY

ABROAD

ADVISING

DEPT

ADVISING

VENUES TO

SHARE

FINDINGSBEFORE DURING AFTERN = 93 respondents

What resources do you wish your institution (your college or

university) would have offered for your research abroad

ldquofelt equippedrdquo

ldquoMore biology

based advisingrdquo

ldquoFollow up on the

research conducted and

connect with people on

campus at my institution

doing work in a similar

field of studyrdquo

ldquoThey provided everything I neededrdquo

ldquotraining on how to

do researchrdquo

ldquoWays to publishkeep

working on my research

project back at my home

universityrdquo

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD

IRB

Necessary for research with humans

Common Rule = no risk or harm

Observational studies OK

Curricular studies OK

Analysis of existing data OK

Surveys manipulations require

IRB review

Who assures IRB

Home Institution

School of Record

Host University

Study Abroad Provider

CIEE 10 minute Survey of STEM Majors past 3 years

2741 students invited 277 completed (11)

Patrick Moran CIEE Director Research and Business Development

Jillian Foley CIEE Research Analyst

2015 CIEE SURVEY

97 agree that as a STEM major it is important to develop global awareness

83 take STEM courses abroad

25 of respondents performed research abroad

68 faced challenges to studying abroad

Finding appropriate courses (27)

Funding (26)

Room in Academic Schedule (22)

Transferring Credits (20)

Patrick Moran CIEE Director Research and Business Development

Jillian Foley CIEE Research Analyst

2015 CIEE Survey

STEM STUDENTS RESEARCH ABROAD

Not many undergraduates research abroad (Moran and Foley 2015)

Curriculum funding schedule credit transfer

Study abroad program may not offer research option

Faculty may advise students to study at home instead

Language skills may not be adequate

Students may lack maturity to do meaningful research

Students may be intimidated by the idea of research abroad

OUR SURVEY GOALS

Better understand challenges to STEM study abroad research from

studentsrsquo perspectives

Examine feedback from students who have done research abroad

Determine if students felt prepared to conduct research

Assess resources students used andor found helpful

Determine student resources or support needed but not received

Determine if students are continuing research upon return

Assess studentsrsquo use of research towards academic or career goals

Make recommendations to Study Abroad advisors how to help

students research abroad

ELON SURVEY

Low response rate

26 responses with 6

conducting research

ldquoIt was not directly related to my

majors ndash more of an

environmental science based

research Was interesting to

explore thoughrdquo

ELON MAJORS

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR

MAJOR OR MINOR

46

9

45Yes in my major

Yes in my certificate (minor)

No I did it for my own interests

HOW WOULD YOU RATE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCES WITH

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ABROAD

0

05

1

15

2

25

3

35

4

45

Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Somewhat

Dissatisfied

Neutral Somewhat

Satisfied

Satisfied Very Satisfied

Support offered by Elon Global Education Center

Support offered by Elon Academic Advisor

Support offered by your host programuniversity

The research conducted abroad

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WAS YOUR STUDY ABROAD

OFFICE ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ABROAD

Very

knowledgeable

45

Quite

Knowledgeable

22

Neutral

33

0 0

Elon

Students who perceived high support were more satisfied with their research

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

Resources students ldquowish they hadrdquo involved more contact with university

mentors

Only half of students continue with the research

ldquoBeing able to research abroad has enabled me to delve into my major on a

much deeper and more experiential level For post-undergraduate plans Irsquom

looking to apply for grants to continue my research or investigate similar

questions This research will provide the necessary background and

qualifications for applying for these grantsrdquo

ldquoIt made me realize that research in the field is not something that I want to do

for a careerrdquo

SUMMARY

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON

Low response rate

bull 54 responses

bull 15 conducted research abroad

ldquoWe first went into communities and create a community health profile Then based on this information we found the communitys biggest public health concerns and chose one to do further research on With the results from this second round of research we then went back to the community to stage an intervention then did follow up research on the results of the interventionrdquo

Survey Summary

UW-MADISON

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN

YOUR MAJOR OR MINOR

46

15

39

Major Certificate Neither

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other advisors

Very knowledgeable Quite knowledgeable Knowledgeable Somewhat knowledgeable No knowledge

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WERE YOUR ADVISORS

ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

WHAT RESOURCES WERE OFFERED BY UW TO HELP

WITH YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Meetings Email Meetings

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Sharing through

study abroad office

Advising Advising Study Abroad events

Scholarship Libraries Venue to share online

Database Skype check-ins Stud abroad advisors

Blogging

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH UW WOULD HAVE

OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Expectations of

research

Journals More debriefing

More details of the

program

Venue to display

research project

Previous studies

Connections to others

in the area

DID YOU CONTINUE RESEARCH UPON YOUR RETURN

Yes No

SUMMARY Most students did not identify resource needed or wanted while abroad

Students who identified resources prior to and upon return reported higher satisfaction with

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

UW can improve outreach to faculty departmental and targeted student support advisors

Few continue with research

Doing research abroad not only gives you experience in research but also working with

different types of people with different backgrounds You also learn different ways of doing

things It has made me a more confident scientist and helped me be more comfortable with

working with different people

Performing research abroad made an impact on me by showing me that I love conducting

field research and when I am out there collecting data it doesnt feel like work and that has

made a huge impact on my career choices

CIEE SURVEY

Sent to 302 alumni of CIEErsquos Tropical Ecology amp

Conservation program in Monteverde Costa Rica

All current contacts from 2000 to present

Same survey as UW-Madison and Elon Universities

161 respondents (53)

CIEE SURVEY

All take a 4 credit Independent Study in Tropical Ecology

Student chooses research project and develops with on

site academic staff

Proposal 1 Month Data Collection Statistics Two Written

Submissions Symposium Presentation

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR MAJOR OR

CERTIFICATE

82

18YES

NO

N = 159 respondents

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other Advisors

Very Quite Knowledgeable Somewhat Not

How knowledgeable were your institution advisors (from your

home college or university) about research opportunities abroad

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH YOUR INSTITUTION (YOUR COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY) WOULD HAVE OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NONE BETTER

JOURNAL

ACCESS

EQUIPMENT STUDY

ABROAD

ADVISING

DEPT

ADVISING

VENUES TO

SHARE

FINDINGSBEFORE DURING AFTERN = 93 respondents

What resources do you wish your institution (your college or

university) would have offered for your research abroad

ldquofelt equippedrdquo

ldquoMore biology

based advisingrdquo

ldquoFollow up on the

research conducted and

connect with people on

campus at my institution

doing work in a similar

field of studyrdquo

ldquoThey provided everything I neededrdquo

ldquotraining on how to

do researchrdquo

ldquoWays to publishkeep

working on my research

project back at my home

universityrdquo

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

CIEE 10 minute Survey of STEM Majors past 3 years

2741 students invited 277 completed (11)

Patrick Moran CIEE Director Research and Business Development

Jillian Foley CIEE Research Analyst

2015 CIEE SURVEY

97 agree that as a STEM major it is important to develop global awareness

83 take STEM courses abroad

25 of respondents performed research abroad

68 faced challenges to studying abroad

Finding appropriate courses (27)

Funding (26)

Room in Academic Schedule (22)

Transferring Credits (20)

Patrick Moran CIEE Director Research and Business Development

Jillian Foley CIEE Research Analyst

2015 CIEE Survey

STEM STUDENTS RESEARCH ABROAD

Not many undergraduates research abroad (Moran and Foley 2015)

Curriculum funding schedule credit transfer

Study abroad program may not offer research option

Faculty may advise students to study at home instead

Language skills may not be adequate

Students may lack maturity to do meaningful research

Students may be intimidated by the idea of research abroad

OUR SURVEY GOALS

Better understand challenges to STEM study abroad research from

studentsrsquo perspectives

Examine feedback from students who have done research abroad

Determine if students felt prepared to conduct research

Assess resources students used andor found helpful

Determine student resources or support needed but not received

Determine if students are continuing research upon return

Assess studentsrsquo use of research towards academic or career goals

Make recommendations to Study Abroad advisors how to help

students research abroad

ELON SURVEY

Low response rate

26 responses with 6

conducting research

ldquoIt was not directly related to my

majors ndash more of an

environmental science based

research Was interesting to

explore thoughrdquo

ELON MAJORS

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR

MAJOR OR MINOR

46

9

45Yes in my major

Yes in my certificate (minor)

No I did it for my own interests

HOW WOULD YOU RATE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCES WITH

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ABROAD

0

05

1

15

2

25

3

35

4

45

Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Somewhat

Dissatisfied

Neutral Somewhat

Satisfied

Satisfied Very Satisfied

Support offered by Elon Global Education Center

Support offered by Elon Academic Advisor

Support offered by your host programuniversity

The research conducted abroad

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WAS YOUR STUDY ABROAD

OFFICE ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ABROAD

Very

knowledgeable

45

Quite

Knowledgeable

22

Neutral

33

0 0

Elon

Students who perceived high support were more satisfied with their research

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

Resources students ldquowish they hadrdquo involved more contact with university

mentors

Only half of students continue with the research

ldquoBeing able to research abroad has enabled me to delve into my major on a

much deeper and more experiential level For post-undergraduate plans Irsquom

looking to apply for grants to continue my research or investigate similar

questions This research will provide the necessary background and

qualifications for applying for these grantsrdquo

ldquoIt made me realize that research in the field is not something that I want to do

for a careerrdquo

SUMMARY

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON

Low response rate

bull 54 responses

bull 15 conducted research abroad

ldquoWe first went into communities and create a community health profile Then based on this information we found the communitys biggest public health concerns and chose one to do further research on With the results from this second round of research we then went back to the community to stage an intervention then did follow up research on the results of the interventionrdquo

Survey Summary

UW-MADISON

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN

YOUR MAJOR OR MINOR

46

15

39

Major Certificate Neither

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other advisors

Very knowledgeable Quite knowledgeable Knowledgeable Somewhat knowledgeable No knowledge

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WERE YOUR ADVISORS

ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

WHAT RESOURCES WERE OFFERED BY UW TO HELP

WITH YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Meetings Email Meetings

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Sharing through

study abroad office

Advising Advising Study Abroad events

Scholarship Libraries Venue to share online

Database Skype check-ins Stud abroad advisors

Blogging

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH UW WOULD HAVE

OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Expectations of

research

Journals More debriefing

More details of the

program

Venue to display

research project

Previous studies

Connections to others

in the area

DID YOU CONTINUE RESEARCH UPON YOUR RETURN

Yes No

SUMMARY Most students did not identify resource needed or wanted while abroad

Students who identified resources prior to and upon return reported higher satisfaction with

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

UW can improve outreach to faculty departmental and targeted student support advisors

Few continue with research

Doing research abroad not only gives you experience in research but also working with

different types of people with different backgrounds You also learn different ways of doing

things It has made me a more confident scientist and helped me be more comfortable with

working with different people

Performing research abroad made an impact on me by showing me that I love conducting

field research and when I am out there collecting data it doesnt feel like work and that has

made a huge impact on my career choices

CIEE SURVEY

Sent to 302 alumni of CIEErsquos Tropical Ecology amp

Conservation program in Monteverde Costa Rica

All current contacts from 2000 to present

Same survey as UW-Madison and Elon Universities

161 respondents (53)

CIEE SURVEY

All take a 4 credit Independent Study in Tropical Ecology

Student chooses research project and develops with on

site academic staff

Proposal 1 Month Data Collection Statistics Two Written

Submissions Symposium Presentation

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR MAJOR OR

CERTIFICATE

82

18YES

NO

N = 159 respondents

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other Advisors

Very Quite Knowledgeable Somewhat Not

How knowledgeable were your institution advisors (from your

home college or university) about research opportunities abroad

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH YOUR INSTITUTION (YOUR COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY) WOULD HAVE OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NONE BETTER

JOURNAL

ACCESS

EQUIPMENT STUDY

ABROAD

ADVISING

DEPT

ADVISING

VENUES TO

SHARE

FINDINGSBEFORE DURING AFTERN = 93 respondents

What resources do you wish your institution (your college or

university) would have offered for your research abroad

ldquofelt equippedrdquo

ldquoMore biology

based advisingrdquo

ldquoFollow up on the

research conducted and

connect with people on

campus at my institution

doing work in a similar

field of studyrdquo

ldquoThey provided everything I neededrdquo

ldquotraining on how to

do researchrdquo

ldquoWays to publishkeep

working on my research

project back at my home

universityrdquo

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

97 agree that as a STEM major it is important to develop global awareness

83 take STEM courses abroad

25 of respondents performed research abroad

68 faced challenges to studying abroad

Finding appropriate courses (27)

Funding (26)

Room in Academic Schedule (22)

Transferring Credits (20)

Patrick Moran CIEE Director Research and Business Development

Jillian Foley CIEE Research Analyst

2015 CIEE Survey

STEM STUDENTS RESEARCH ABROAD

Not many undergraduates research abroad (Moran and Foley 2015)

Curriculum funding schedule credit transfer

Study abroad program may not offer research option

Faculty may advise students to study at home instead

Language skills may not be adequate

Students may lack maturity to do meaningful research

Students may be intimidated by the idea of research abroad

OUR SURVEY GOALS

Better understand challenges to STEM study abroad research from

studentsrsquo perspectives

Examine feedback from students who have done research abroad

Determine if students felt prepared to conduct research

Assess resources students used andor found helpful

Determine student resources or support needed but not received

Determine if students are continuing research upon return

Assess studentsrsquo use of research towards academic or career goals

Make recommendations to Study Abroad advisors how to help

students research abroad

ELON SURVEY

Low response rate

26 responses with 6

conducting research

ldquoIt was not directly related to my

majors ndash more of an

environmental science based

research Was interesting to

explore thoughrdquo

ELON MAJORS

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR

MAJOR OR MINOR

46

9

45Yes in my major

Yes in my certificate (minor)

No I did it for my own interests

HOW WOULD YOU RATE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCES WITH

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ABROAD

0

05

1

15

2

25

3

35

4

45

Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Somewhat

Dissatisfied

Neutral Somewhat

Satisfied

Satisfied Very Satisfied

Support offered by Elon Global Education Center

Support offered by Elon Academic Advisor

Support offered by your host programuniversity

The research conducted abroad

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WAS YOUR STUDY ABROAD

OFFICE ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ABROAD

Very

knowledgeable

45

Quite

Knowledgeable

22

Neutral

33

0 0

Elon

Students who perceived high support were more satisfied with their research

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

Resources students ldquowish they hadrdquo involved more contact with university

mentors

Only half of students continue with the research

ldquoBeing able to research abroad has enabled me to delve into my major on a

much deeper and more experiential level For post-undergraduate plans Irsquom

looking to apply for grants to continue my research or investigate similar

questions This research will provide the necessary background and

qualifications for applying for these grantsrdquo

ldquoIt made me realize that research in the field is not something that I want to do

for a careerrdquo

SUMMARY

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON

Low response rate

bull 54 responses

bull 15 conducted research abroad

ldquoWe first went into communities and create a community health profile Then based on this information we found the communitys biggest public health concerns and chose one to do further research on With the results from this second round of research we then went back to the community to stage an intervention then did follow up research on the results of the interventionrdquo

Survey Summary

UW-MADISON

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN

YOUR MAJOR OR MINOR

46

15

39

Major Certificate Neither

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other advisors

Very knowledgeable Quite knowledgeable Knowledgeable Somewhat knowledgeable No knowledge

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WERE YOUR ADVISORS

ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

WHAT RESOURCES WERE OFFERED BY UW TO HELP

WITH YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Meetings Email Meetings

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Sharing through

study abroad office

Advising Advising Study Abroad events

Scholarship Libraries Venue to share online

Database Skype check-ins Stud abroad advisors

Blogging

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH UW WOULD HAVE

OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Expectations of

research

Journals More debriefing

More details of the

program

Venue to display

research project

Previous studies

Connections to others

in the area

DID YOU CONTINUE RESEARCH UPON YOUR RETURN

Yes No

SUMMARY Most students did not identify resource needed or wanted while abroad

Students who identified resources prior to and upon return reported higher satisfaction with

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

UW can improve outreach to faculty departmental and targeted student support advisors

Few continue with research

Doing research abroad not only gives you experience in research but also working with

different types of people with different backgrounds You also learn different ways of doing

things It has made me a more confident scientist and helped me be more comfortable with

working with different people

Performing research abroad made an impact on me by showing me that I love conducting

field research and when I am out there collecting data it doesnt feel like work and that has

made a huge impact on my career choices

CIEE SURVEY

Sent to 302 alumni of CIEErsquos Tropical Ecology amp

Conservation program in Monteverde Costa Rica

All current contacts from 2000 to present

Same survey as UW-Madison and Elon Universities

161 respondents (53)

CIEE SURVEY

All take a 4 credit Independent Study in Tropical Ecology

Student chooses research project and develops with on

site academic staff

Proposal 1 Month Data Collection Statistics Two Written

Submissions Symposium Presentation

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR MAJOR OR

CERTIFICATE

82

18YES

NO

N = 159 respondents

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other Advisors

Very Quite Knowledgeable Somewhat Not

How knowledgeable were your institution advisors (from your

home college or university) about research opportunities abroad

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH YOUR INSTITUTION (YOUR COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY) WOULD HAVE OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NONE BETTER

JOURNAL

ACCESS

EQUIPMENT STUDY

ABROAD

ADVISING

DEPT

ADVISING

VENUES TO

SHARE

FINDINGSBEFORE DURING AFTERN = 93 respondents

What resources do you wish your institution (your college or

university) would have offered for your research abroad

ldquofelt equippedrdquo

ldquoMore biology

based advisingrdquo

ldquoFollow up on the

research conducted and

connect with people on

campus at my institution

doing work in a similar

field of studyrdquo

ldquoThey provided everything I neededrdquo

ldquotraining on how to

do researchrdquo

ldquoWays to publishkeep

working on my research

project back at my home

universityrdquo

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

STEM STUDENTS RESEARCH ABROAD

Not many undergraduates research abroad (Moran and Foley 2015)

Curriculum funding schedule credit transfer

Study abroad program may not offer research option

Faculty may advise students to study at home instead

Language skills may not be adequate

Students may lack maturity to do meaningful research

Students may be intimidated by the idea of research abroad

OUR SURVEY GOALS

Better understand challenges to STEM study abroad research from

studentsrsquo perspectives

Examine feedback from students who have done research abroad

Determine if students felt prepared to conduct research

Assess resources students used andor found helpful

Determine student resources or support needed but not received

Determine if students are continuing research upon return

Assess studentsrsquo use of research towards academic or career goals

Make recommendations to Study Abroad advisors how to help

students research abroad

ELON SURVEY

Low response rate

26 responses with 6

conducting research

ldquoIt was not directly related to my

majors ndash more of an

environmental science based

research Was interesting to

explore thoughrdquo

ELON MAJORS

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR

MAJOR OR MINOR

46

9

45Yes in my major

Yes in my certificate (minor)

No I did it for my own interests

HOW WOULD YOU RATE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCES WITH

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ABROAD

0

05

1

15

2

25

3

35

4

45

Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Somewhat

Dissatisfied

Neutral Somewhat

Satisfied

Satisfied Very Satisfied

Support offered by Elon Global Education Center

Support offered by Elon Academic Advisor

Support offered by your host programuniversity

The research conducted abroad

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WAS YOUR STUDY ABROAD

OFFICE ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ABROAD

Very

knowledgeable

45

Quite

Knowledgeable

22

Neutral

33

0 0

Elon

Students who perceived high support were more satisfied with their research

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

Resources students ldquowish they hadrdquo involved more contact with university

mentors

Only half of students continue with the research

ldquoBeing able to research abroad has enabled me to delve into my major on a

much deeper and more experiential level For post-undergraduate plans Irsquom

looking to apply for grants to continue my research or investigate similar

questions This research will provide the necessary background and

qualifications for applying for these grantsrdquo

ldquoIt made me realize that research in the field is not something that I want to do

for a careerrdquo

SUMMARY

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON

Low response rate

bull 54 responses

bull 15 conducted research abroad

ldquoWe first went into communities and create a community health profile Then based on this information we found the communitys biggest public health concerns and chose one to do further research on With the results from this second round of research we then went back to the community to stage an intervention then did follow up research on the results of the interventionrdquo

Survey Summary

UW-MADISON

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN

YOUR MAJOR OR MINOR

46

15

39

Major Certificate Neither

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other advisors

Very knowledgeable Quite knowledgeable Knowledgeable Somewhat knowledgeable No knowledge

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WERE YOUR ADVISORS

ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

WHAT RESOURCES WERE OFFERED BY UW TO HELP

WITH YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Meetings Email Meetings

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Sharing through

study abroad office

Advising Advising Study Abroad events

Scholarship Libraries Venue to share online

Database Skype check-ins Stud abroad advisors

Blogging

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH UW WOULD HAVE

OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Expectations of

research

Journals More debriefing

More details of the

program

Venue to display

research project

Previous studies

Connections to others

in the area

DID YOU CONTINUE RESEARCH UPON YOUR RETURN

Yes No

SUMMARY Most students did not identify resource needed or wanted while abroad

Students who identified resources prior to and upon return reported higher satisfaction with

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

UW can improve outreach to faculty departmental and targeted student support advisors

Few continue with research

Doing research abroad not only gives you experience in research but also working with

different types of people with different backgrounds You also learn different ways of doing

things It has made me a more confident scientist and helped me be more comfortable with

working with different people

Performing research abroad made an impact on me by showing me that I love conducting

field research and when I am out there collecting data it doesnt feel like work and that has

made a huge impact on my career choices

CIEE SURVEY

Sent to 302 alumni of CIEErsquos Tropical Ecology amp

Conservation program in Monteverde Costa Rica

All current contacts from 2000 to present

Same survey as UW-Madison and Elon Universities

161 respondents (53)

CIEE SURVEY

All take a 4 credit Independent Study in Tropical Ecology

Student chooses research project and develops with on

site academic staff

Proposal 1 Month Data Collection Statistics Two Written

Submissions Symposium Presentation

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR MAJOR OR

CERTIFICATE

82

18YES

NO

N = 159 respondents

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other Advisors

Very Quite Knowledgeable Somewhat Not

How knowledgeable were your institution advisors (from your

home college or university) about research opportunities abroad

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH YOUR INSTITUTION (YOUR COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY) WOULD HAVE OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NONE BETTER

JOURNAL

ACCESS

EQUIPMENT STUDY

ABROAD

ADVISING

DEPT

ADVISING

VENUES TO

SHARE

FINDINGSBEFORE DURING AFTERN = 93 respondents

What resources do you wish your institution (your college or

university) would have offered for your research abroad

ldquofelt equippedrdquo

ldquoMore biology

based advisingrdquo

ldquoFollow up on the

research conducted and

connect with people on

campus at my institution

doing work in a similar

field of studyrdquo

ldquoThey provided everything I neededrdquo

ldquotraining on how to

do researchrdquo

ldquoWays to publishkeep

working on my research

project back at my home

universityrdquo

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

OUR SURVEY GOALS

Better understand challenges to STEM study abroad research from

studentsrsquo perspectives

Examine feedback from students who have done research abroad

Determine if students felt prepared to conduct research

Assess resources students used andor found helpful

Determine student resources or support needed but not received

Determine if students are continuing research upon return

Assess studentsrsquo use of research towards academic or career goals

Make recommendations to Study Abroad advisors how to help

students research abroad

ELON SURVEY

Low response rate

26 responses with 6

conducting research

ldquoIt was not directly related to my

majors ndash more of an

environmental science based

research Was interesting to

explore thoughrdquo

ELON MAJORS

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR

MAJOR OR MINOR

46

9

45Yes in my major

Yes in my certificate (minor)

No I did it for my own interests

HOW WOULD YOU RATE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCES WITH

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ABROAD

0

05

1

15

2

25

3

35

4

45

Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Somewhat

Dissatisfied

Neutral Somewhat

Satisfied

Satisfied Very Satisfied

Support offered by Elon Global Education Center

Support offered by Elon Academic Advisor

Support offered by your host programuniversity

The research conducted abroad

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WAS YOUR STUDY ABROAD

OFFICE ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ABROAD

Very

knowledgeable

45

Quite

Knowledgeable

22

Neutral

33

0 0

Elon

Students who perceived high support were more satisfied with their research

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

Resources students ldquowish they hadrdquo involved more contact with university

mentors

Only half of students continue with the research

ldquoBeing able to research abroad has enabled me to delve into my major on a

much deeper and more experiential level For post-undergraduate plans Irsquom

looking to apply for grants to continue my research or investigate similar

questions This research will provide the necessary background and

qualifications for applying for these grantsrdquo

ldquoIt made me realize that research in the field is not something that I want to do

for a careerrdquo

SUMMARY

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON

Low response rate

bull 54 responses

bull 15 conducted research abroad

ldquoWe first went into communities and create a community health profile Then based on this information we found the communitys biggest public health concerns and chose one to do further research on With the results from this second round of research we then went back to the community to stage an intervention then did follow up research on the results of the interventionrdquo

Survey Summary

UW-MADISON

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN

YOUR MAJOR OR MINOR

46

15

39

Major Certificate Neither

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other advisors

Very knowledgeable Quite knowledgeable Knowledgeable Somewhat knowledgeable No knowledge

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WERE YOUR ADVISORS

ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

WHAT RESOURCES WERE OFFERED BY UW TO HELP

WITH YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Meetings Email Meetings

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Sharing through

study abroad office

Advising Advising Study Abroad events

Scholarship Libraries Venue to share online

Database Skype check-ins Stud abroad advisors

Blogging

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH UW WOULD HAVE

OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Expectations of

research

Journals More debriefing

More details of the

program

Venue to display

research project

Previous studies

Connections to others

in the area

DID YOU CONTINUE RESEARCH UPON YOUR RETURN

Yes No

SUMMARY Most students did not identify resource needed or wanted while abroad

Students who identified resources prior to and upon return reported higher satisfaction with

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

UW can improve outreach to faculty departmental and targeted student support advisors

Few continue with research

Doing research abroad not only gives you experience in research but also working with

different types of people with different backgrounds You also learn different ways of doing

things It has made me a more confident scientist and helped me be more comfortable with

working with different people

Performing research abroad made an impact on me by showing me that I love conducting

field research and when I am out there collecting data it doesnt feel like work and that has

made a huge impact on my career choices

CIEE SURVEY

Sent to 302 alumni of CIEErsquos Tropical Ecology amp

Conservation program in Monteverde Costa Rica

All current contacts from 2000 to present

Same survey as UW-Madison and Elon Universities

161 respondents (53)

CIEE SURVEY

All take a 4 credit Independent Study in Tropical Ecology

Student chooses research project and develops with on

site academic staff

Proposal 1 Month Data Collection Statistics Two Written

Submissions Symposium Presentation

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR MAJOR OR

CERTIFICATE

82

18YES

NO

N = 159 respondents

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other Advisors

Very Quite Knowledgeable Somewhat Not

How knowledgeable were your institution advisors (from your

home college or university) about research opportunities abroad

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH YOUR INSTITUTION (YOUR COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY) WOULD HAVE OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NONE BETTER

JOURNAL

ACCESS

EQUIPMENT STUDY

ABROAD

ADVISING

DEPT

ADVISING

VENUES TO

SHARE

FINDINGSBEFORE DURING AFTERN = 93 respondents

What resources do you wish your institution (your college or

university) would have offered for your research abroad

ldquofelt equippedrdquo

ldquoMore biology

based advisingrdquo

ldquoFollow up on the

research conducted and

connect with people on

campus at my institution

doing work in a similar

field of studyrdquo

ldquoThey provided everything I neededrdquo

ldquotraining on how to

do researchrdquo

ldquoWays to publishkeep

working on my research

project back at my home

universityrdquo

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

ELON SURVEY

Low response rate

26 responses with 6

conducting research

ldquoIt was not directly related to my

majors ndash more of an

environmental science based

research Was interesting to

explore thoughrdquo

ELON MAJORS

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR

MAJOR OR MINOR

46

9

45Yes in my major

Yes in my certificate (minor)

No I did it for my own interests

HOW WOULD YOU RATE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCES WITH

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ABROAD

0

05

1

15

2

25

3

35

4

45

Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Somewhat

Dissatisfied

Neutral Somewhat

Satisfied

Satisfied Very Satisfied

Support offered by Elon Global Education Center

Support offered by Elon Academic Advisor

Support offered by your host programuniversity

The research conducted abroad

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WAS YOUR STUDY ABROAD

OFFICE ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ABROAD

Very

knowledgeable

45

Quite

Knowledgeable

22

Neutral

33

0 0

Elon

Students who perceived high support were more satisfied with their research

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

Resources students ldquowish they hadrdquo involved more contact with university

mentors

Only half of students continue with the research

ldquoBeing able to research abroad has enabled me to delve into my major on a

much deeper and more experiential level For post-undergraduate plans Irsquom

looking to apply for grants to continue my research or investigate similar

questions This research will provide the necessary background and

qualifications for applying for these grantsrdquo

ldquoIt made me realize that research in the field is not something that I want to do

for a careerrdquo

SUMMARY

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON

Low response rate

bull 54 responses

bull 15 conducted research abroad

ldquoWe first went into communities and create a community health profile Then based on this information we found the communitys biggest public health concerns and chose one to do further research on With the results from this second round of research we then went back to the community to stage an intervention then did follow up research on the results of the interventionrdquo

Survey Summary

UW-MADISON

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN

YOUR MAJOR OR MINOR

46

15

39

Major Certificate Neither

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other advisors

Very knowledgeable Quite knowledgeable Knowledgeable Somewhat knowledgeable No knowledge

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WERE YOUR ADVISORS

ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

WHAT RESOURCES WERE OFFERED BY UW TO HELP

WITH YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Meetings Email Meetings

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Sharing through

study abroad office

Advising Advising Study Abroad events

Scholarship Libraries Venue to share online

Database Skype check-ins Stud abroad advisors

Blogging

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH UW WOULD HAVE

OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Expectations of

research

Journals More debriefing

More details of the

program

Venue to display

research project

Previous studies

Connections to others

in the area

DID YOU CONTINUE RESEARCH UPON YOUR RETURN

Yes No

SUMMARY Most students did not identify resource needed or wanted while abroad

Students who identified resources prior to and upon return reported higher satisfaction with

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

UW can improve outreach to faculty departmental and targeted student support advisors

Few continue with research

Doing research abroad not only gives you experience in research but also working with

different types of people with different backgrounds You also learn different ways of doing

things It has made me a more confident scientist and helped me be more comfortable with

working with different people

Performing research abroad made an impact on me by showing me that I love conducting

field research and when I am out there collecting data it doesnt feel like work and that has

made a huge impact on my career choices

CIEE SURVEY

Sent to 302 alumni of CIEErsquos Tropical Ecology amp

Conservation program in Monteverde Costa Rica

All current contacts from 2000 to present

Same survey as UW-Madison and Elon Universities

161 respondents (53)

CIEE SURVEY

All take a 4 credit Independent Study in Tropical Ecology

Student chooses research project and develops with on

site academic staff

Proposal 1 Month Data Collection Statistics Two Written

Submissions Symposium Presentation

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR MAJOR OR

CERTIFICATE

82

18YES

NO

N = 159 respondents

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other Advisors

Very Quite Knowledgeable Somewhat Not

How knowledgeable were your institution advisors (from your

home college or university) about research opportunities abroad

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH YOUR INSTITUTION (YOUR COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY) WOULD HAVE OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NONE BETTER

JOURNAL

ACCESS

EQUIPMENT STUDY

ABROAD

ADVISING

DEPT

ADVISING

VENUES TO

SHARE

FINDINGSBEFORE DURING AFTERN = 93 respondents

What resources do you wish your institution (your college or

university) would have offered for your research abroad

ldquofelt equippedrdquo

ldquoMore biology

based advisingrdquo

ldquoFollow up on the

research conducted and

connect with people on

campus at my institution

doing work in a similar

field of studyrdquo

ldquoThey provided everything I neededrdquo

ldquotraining on how to

do researchrdquo

ldquoWays to publishkeep

working on my research

project back at my home

universityrdquo

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

ELON MAJORS

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR

MAJOR OR MINOR

46

9

45Yes in my major

Yes in my certificate (minor)

No I did it for my own interests

HOW WOULD YOU RATE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCES WITH

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ABROAD

0

05

1

15

2

25

3

35

4

45

Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Somewhat

Dissatisfied

Neutral Somewhat

Satisfied

Satisfied Very Satisfied

Support offered by Elon Global Education Center

Support offered by Elon Academic Advisor

Support offered by your host programuniversity

The research conducted abroad

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WAS YOUR STUDY ABROAD

OFFICE ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ABROAD

Very

knowledgeable

45

Quite

Knowledgeable

22

Neutral

33

0 0

Elon

Students who perceived high support were more satisfied with their research

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

Resources students ldquowish they hadrdquo involved more contact with university

mentors

Only half of students continue with the research

ldquoBeing able to research abroad has enabled me to delve into my major on a

much deeper and more experiential level For post-undergraduate plans Irsquom

looking to apply for grants to continue my research or investigate similar

questions This research will provide the necessary background and

qualifications for applying for these grantsrdquo

ldquoIt made me realize that research in the field is not something that I want to do

for a careerrdquo

SUMMARY

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON

Low response rate

bull 54 responses

bull 15 conducted research abroad

ldquoWe first went into communities and create a community health profile Then based on this information we found the communitys biggest public health concerns and chose one to do further research on With the results from this second round of research we then went back to the community to stage an intervention then did follow up research on the results of the interventionrdquo

Survey Summary

UW-MADISON

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN

YOUR MAJOR OR MINOR

46

15

39

Major Certificate Neither

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other advisors

Very knowledgeable Quite knowledgeable Knowledgeable Somewhat knowledgeable No knowledge

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WERE YOUR ADVISORS

ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

WHAT RESOURCES WERE OFFERED BY UW TO HELP

WITH YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Meetings Email Meetings

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Sharing through

study abroad office

Advising Advising Study Abroad events

Scholarship Libraries Venue to share online

Database Skype check-ins Stud abroad advisors

Blogging

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH UW WOULD HAVE

OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Expectations of

research

Journals More debriefing

More details of the

program

Venue to display

research project

Previous studies

Connections to others

in the area

DID YOU CONTINUE RESEARCH UPON YOUR RETURN

Yes No

SUMMARY Most students did not identify resource needed or wanted while abroad

Students who identified resources prior to and upon return reported higher satisfaction with

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

UW can improve outreach to faculty departmental and targeted student support advisors

Few continue with research

Doing research abroad not only gives you experience in research but also working with

different types of people with different backgrounds You also learn different ways of doing

things It has made me a more confident scientist and helped me be more comfortable with

working with different people

Performing research abroad made an impact on me by showing me that I love conducting

field research and when I am out there collecting data it doesnt feel like work and that has

made a huge impact on my career choices

CIEE SURVEY

Sent to 302 alumni of CIEErsquos Tropical Ecology amp

Conservation program in Monteverde Costa Rica

All current contacts from 2000 to present

Same survey as UW-Madison and Elon Universities

161 respondents (53)

CIEE SURVEY

All take a 4 credit Independent Study in Tropical Ecology

Student chooses research project and develops with on

site academic staff

Proposal 1 Month Data Collection Statistics Two Written

Submissions Symposium Presentation

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR MAJOR OR

CERTIFICATE

82

18YES

NO

N = 159 respondents

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other Advisors

Very Quite Knowledgeable Somewhat Not

How knowledgeable were your institution advisors (from your

home college or university) about research opportunities abroad

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH YOUR INSTITUTION (YOUR COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY) WOULD HAVE OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NONE BETTER

JOURNAL

ACCESS

EQUIPMENT STUDY

ABROAD

ADVISING

DEPT

ADVISING

VENUES TO

SHARE

FINDINGSBEFORE DURING AFTERN = 93 respondents

What resources do you wish your institution (your college or

university) would have offered for your research abroad

ldquofelt equippedrdquo

ldquoMore biology

based advisingrdquo

ldquoFollow up on the

research conducted and

connect with people on

campus at my institution

doing work in a similar

field of studyrdquo

ldquoThey provided everything I neededrdquo

ldquotraining on how to

do researchrdquo

ldquoWays to publishkeep

working on my research

project back at my home

universityrdquo

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR

MAJOR OR MINOR

46

9

45Yes in my major

Yes in my certificate (minor)

No I did it for my own interests

HOW WOULD YOU RATE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCES WITH

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ABROAD

0

05

1

15

2

25

3

35

4

45

Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Somewhat

Dissatisfied

Neutral Somewhat

Satisfied

Satisfied Very Satisfied

Support offered by Elon Global Education Center

Support offered by Elon Academic Advisor

Support offered by your host programuniversity

The research conducted abroad

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WAS YOUR STUDY ABROAD

OFFICE ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ABROAD

Very

knowledgeable

45

Quite

Knowledgeable

22

Neutral

33

0 0

Elon

Students who perceived high support were more satisfied with their research

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

Resources students ldquowish they hadrdquo involved more contact with university

mentors

Only half of students continue with the research

ldquoBeing able to research abroad has enabled me to delve into my major on a

much deeper and more experiential level For post-undergraduate plans Irsquom

looking to apply for grants to continue my research or investigate similar

questions This research will provide the necessary background and

qualifications for applying for these grantsrdquo

ldquoIt made me realize that research in the field is not something that I want to do

for a careerrdquo

SUMMARY

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON

Low response rate

bull 54 responses

bull 15 conducted research abroad

ldquoWe first went into communities and create a community health profile Then based on this information we found the communitys biggest public health concerns and chose one to do further research on With the results from this second round of research we then went back to the community to stage an intervention then did follow up research on the results of the interventionrdquo

Survey Summary

UW-MADISON

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN

YOUR MAJOR OR MINOR

46

15

39

Major Certificate Neither

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other advisors

Very knowledgeable Quite knowledgeable Knowledgeable Somewhat knowledgeable No knowledge

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WERE YOUR ADVISORS

ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

WHAT RESOURCES WERE OFFERED BY UW TO HELP

WITH YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Meetings Email Meetings

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Sharing through

study abroad office

Advising Advising Study Abroad events

Scholarship Libraries Venue to share online

Database Skype check-ins Stud abroad advisors

Blogging

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH UW WOULD HAVE

OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Expectations of

research

Journals More debriefing

More details of the

program

Venue to display

research project

Previous studies

Connections to others

in the area

DID YOU CONTINUE RESEARCH UPON YOUR RETURN

Yes No

SUMMARY Most students did not identify resource needed or wanted while abroad

Students who identified resources prior to and upon return reported higher satisfaction with

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

UW can improve outreach to faculty departmental and targeted student support advisors

Few continue with research

Doing research abroad not only gives you experience in research but also working with

different types of people with different backgrounds You also learn different ways of doing

things It has made me a more confident scientist and helped me be more comfortable with

working with different people

Performing research abroad made an impact on me by showing me that I love conducting

field research and when I am out there collecting data it doesnt feel like work and that has

made a huge impact on my career choices

CIEE SURVEY

Sent to 302 alumni of CIEErsquos Tropical Ecology amp

Conservation program in Monteverde Costa Rica

All current contacts from 2000 to present

Same survey as UW-Madison and Elon Universities

161 respondents (53)

CIEE SURVEY

All take a 4 credit Independent Study in Tropical Ecology

Student chooses research project and develops with on

site academic staff

Proposal 1 Month Data Collection Statistics Two Written

Submissions Symposium Presentation

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR MAJOR OR

CERTIFICATE

82

18YES

NO

N = 159 respondents

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other Advisors

Very Quite Knowledgeable Somewhat Not

How knowledgeable were your institution advisors (from your

home college or university) about research opportunities abroad

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH YOUR INSTITUTION (YOUR COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY) WOULD HAVE OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NONE BETTER

JOURNAL

ACCESS

EQUIPMENT STUDY

ABROAD

ADVISING

DEPT

ADVISING

VENUES TO

SHARE

FINDINGSBEFORE DURING AFTERN = 93 respondents

What resources do you wish your institution (your college or

university) would have offered for your research abroad

ldquofelt equippedrdquo

ldquoMore biology

based advisingrdquo

ldquoFollow up on the

research conducted and

connect with people on

campus at my institution

doing work in a similar

field of studyrdquo

ldquoThey provided everything I neededrdquo

ldquotraining on how to

do researchrdquo

ldquoWays to publishkeep

working on my research

project back at my home

universityrdquo

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

HOW WOULD YOU RATE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCES WITH

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ABROAD

0

05

1

15

2

25

3

35

4

45

Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Somewhat

Dissatisfied

Neutral Somewhat

Satisfied

Satisfied Very Satisfied

Support offered by Elon Global Education Center

Support offered by Elon Academic Advisor

Support offered by your host programuniversity

The research conducted abroad

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WAS YOUR STUDY ABROAD

OFFICE ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ABROAD

Very

knowledgeable

45

Quite

Knowledgeable

22

Neutral

33

0 0

Elon

Students who perceived high support were more satisfied with their research

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

Resources students ldquowish they hadrdquo involved more contact with university

mentors

Only half of students continue with the research

ldquoBeing able to research abroad has enabled me to delve into my major on a

much deeper and more experiential level For post-undergraduate plans Irsquom

looking to apply for grants to continue my research or investigate similar

questions This research will provide the necessary background and

qualifications for applying for these grantsrdquo

ldquoIt made me realize that research in the field is not something that I want to do

for a careerrdquo

SUMMARY

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON

Low response rate

bull 54 responses

bull 15 conducted research abroad

ldquoWe first went into communities and create a community health profile Then based on this information we found the communitys biggest public health concerns and chose one to do further research on With the results from this second round of research we then went back to the community to stage an intervention then did follow up research on the results of the interventionrdquo

Survey Summary

UW-MADISON

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN

YOUR MAJOR OR MINOR

46

15

39

Major Certificate Neither

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other advisors

Very knowledgeable Quite knowledgeable Knowledgeable Somewhat knowledgeable No knowledge

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WERE YOUR ADVISORS

ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

WHAT RESOURCES WERE OFFERED BY UW TO HELP

WITH YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Meetings Email Meetings

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Sharing through

study abroad office

Advising Advising Study Abroad events

Scholarship Libraries Venue to share online

Database Skype check-ins Stud abroad advisors

Blogging

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH UW WOULD HAVE

OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Expectations of

research

Journals More debriefing

More details of the

program

Venue to display

research project

Previous studies

Connections to others

in the area

DID YOU CONTINUE RESEARCH UPON YOUR RETURN

Yes No

SUMMARY Most students did not identify resource needed or wanted while abroad

Students who identified resources prior to and upon return reported higher satisfaction with

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

UW can improve outreach to faculty departmental and targeted student support advisors

Few continue with research

Doing research abroad not only gives you experience in research but also working with

different types of people with different backgrounds You also learn different ways of doing

things It has made me a more confident scientist and helped me be more comfortable with

working with different people

Performing research abroad made an impact on me by showing me that I love conducting

field research and when I am out there collecting data it doesnt feel like work and that has

made a huge impact on my career choices

CIEE SURVEY

Sent to 302 alumni of CIEErsquos Tropical Ecology amp

Conservation program in Monteverde Costa Rica

All current contacts from 2000 to present

Same survey as UW-Madison and Elon Universities

161 respondents (53)

CIEE SURVEY

All take a 4 credit Independent Study in Tropical Ecology

Student chooses research project and develops with on

site academic staff

Proposal 1 Month Data Collection Statistics Two Written

Submissions Symposium Presentation

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR MAJOR OR

CERTIFICATE

82

18YES

NO

N = 159 respondents

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other Advisors

Very Quite Knowledgeable Somewhat Not

How knowledgeable were your institution advisors (from your

home college or university) about research opportunities abroad

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH YOUR INSTITUTION (YOUR COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY) WOULD HAVE OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NONE BETTER

JOURNAL

ACCESS

EQUIPMENT STUDY

ABROAD

ADVISING

DEPT

ADVISING

VENUES TO

SHARE

FINDINGSBEFORE DURING AFTERN = 93 respondents

What resources do you wish your institution (your college or

university) would have offered for your research abroad

ldquofelt equippedrdquo

ldquoMore biology

based advisingrdquo

ldquoFollow up on the

research conducted and

connect with people on

campus at my institution

doing work in a similar

field of studyrdquo

ldquoThey provided everything I neededrdquo

ldquotraining on how to

do researchrdquo

ldquoWays to publishkeep

working on my research

project back at my home

universityrdquo

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WAS YOUR STUDY ABROAD

OFFICE ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ABROAD

Very

knowledgeable

45

Quite

Knowledgeable

22

Neutral

33

0 0

Elon

Students who perceived high support were more satisfied with their research

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

Resources students ldquowish they hadrdquo involved more contact with university

mentors

Only half of students continue with the research

ldquoBeing able to research abroad has enabled me to delve into my major on a

much deeper and more experiential level For post-undergraduate plans Irsquom

looking to apply for grants to continue my research or investigate similar

questions This research will provide the necessary background and

qualifications for applying for these grantsrdquo

ldquoIt made me realize that research in the field is not something that I want to do

for a careerrdquo

SUMMARY

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON

Low response rate

bull 54 responses

bull 15 conducted research abroad

ldquoWe first went into communities and create a community health profile Then based on this information we found the communitys biggest public health concerns and chose one to do further research on With the results from this second round of research we then went back to the community to stage an intervention then did follow up research on the results of the interventionrdquo

Survey Summary

UW-MADISON

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN

YOUR MAJOR OR MINOR

46

15

39

Major Certificate Neither

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other advisors

Very knowledgeable Quite knowledgeable Knowledgeable Somewhat knowledgeable No knowledge

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WERE YOUR ADVISORS

ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

WHAT RESOURCES WERE OFFERED BY UW TO HELP

WITH YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Meetings Email Meetings

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Sharing through

study abroad office

Advising Advising Study Abroad events

Scholarship Libraries Venue to share online

Database Skype check-ins Stud abroad advisors

Blogging

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH UW WOULD HAVE

OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Expectations of

research

Journals More debriefing

More details of the

program

Venue to display

research project

Previous studies

Connections to others

in the area

DID YOU CONTINUE RESEARCH UPON YOUR RETURN

Yes No

SUMMARY Most students did not identify resource needed or wanted while abroad

Students who identified resources prior to and upon return reported higher satisfaction with

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

UW can improve outreach to faculty departmental and targeted student support advisors

Few continue with research

Doing research abroad not only gives you experience in research but also working with

different types of people with different backgrounds You also learn different ways of doing

things It has made me a more confident scientist and helped me be more comfortable with

working with different people

Performing research abroad made an impact on me by showing me that I love conducting

field research and when I am out there collecting data it doesnt feel like work and that has

made a huge impact on my career choices

CIEE SURVEY

Sent to 302 alumni of CIEErsquos Tropical Ecology amp

Conservation program in Monteverde Costa Rica

All current contacts from 2000 to present

Same survey as UW-Madison and Elon Universities

161 respondents (53)

CIEE SURVEY

All take a 4 credit Independent Study in Tropical Ecology

Student chooses research project and develops with on

site academic staff

Proposal 1 Month Data Collection Statistics Two Written

Submissions Symposium Presentation

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR MAJOR OR

CERTIFICATE

82

18YES

NO

N = 159 respondents

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other Advisors

Very Quite Knowledgeable Somewhat Not

How knowledgeable were your institution advisors (from your

home college or university) about research opportunities abroad

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH YOUR INSTITUTION (YOUR COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY) WOULD HAVE OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NONE BETTER

JOURNAL

ACCESS

EQUIPMENT STUDY

ABROAD

ADVISING

DEPT

ADVISING

VENUES TO

SHARE

FINDINGSBEFORE DURING AFTERN = 93 respondents

What resources do you wish your institution (your college or

university) would have offered for your research abroad

ldquofelt equippedrdquo

ldquoMore biology

based advisingrdquo

ldquoFollow up on the

research conducted and

connect with people on

campus at my institution

doing work in a similar

field of studyrdquo

ldquoThey provided everything I neededrdquo

ldquotraining on how to

do researchrdquo

ldquoWays to publishkeep

working on my research

project back at my home

universityrdquo

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

Students who perceived high support were more satisfied with their research

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

Resources students ldquowish they hadrdquo involved more contact with university

mentors

Only half of students continue with the research

ldquoBeing able to research abroad has enabled me to delve into my major on a

much deeper and more experiential level For post-undergraduate plans Irsquom

looking to apply for grants to continue my research or investigate similar

questions This research will provide the necessary background and

qualifications for applying for these grantsrdquo

ldquoIt made me realize that research in the field is not something that I want to do

for a careerrdquo

SUMMARY

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON

Low response rate

bull 54 responses

bull 15 conducted research abroad

ldquoWe first went into communities and create a community health profile Then based on this information we found the communitys biggest public health concerns and chose one to do further research on With the results from this second round of research we then went back to the community to stage an intervention then did follow up research on the results of the interventionrdquo

Survey Summary

UW-MADISON

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN

YOUR MAJOR OR MINOR

46

15

39

Major Certificate Neither

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other advisors

Very knowledgeable Quite knowledgeable Knowledgeable Somewhat knowledgeable No knowledge

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WERE YOUR ADVISORS

ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

WHAT RESOURCES WERE OFFERED BY UW TO HELP

WITH YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Meetings Email Meetings

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Sharing through

study abroad office

Advising Advising Study Abroad events

Scholarship Libraries Venue to share online

Database Skype check-ins Stud abroad advisors

Blogging

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH UW WOULD HAVE

OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Expectations of

research

Journals More debriefing

More details of the

program

Venue to display

research project

Previous studies

Connections to others

in the area

DID YOU CONTINUE RESEARCH UPON YOUR RETURN

Yes No

SUMMARY Most students did not identify resource needed or wanted while abroad

Students who identified resources prior to and upon return reported higher satisfaction with

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

UW can improve outreach to faculty departmental and targeted student support advisors

Few continue with research

Doing research abroad not only gives you experience in research but also working with

different types of people with different backgrounds You also learn different ways of doing

things It has made me a more confident scientist and helped me be more comfortable with

working with different people

Performing research abroad made an impact on me by showing me that I love conducting

field research and when I am out there collecting data it doesnt feel like work and that has

made a huge impact on my career choices

CIEE SURVEY

Sent to 302 alumni of CIEErsquos Tropical Ecology amp

Conservation program in Monteverde Costa Rica

All current contacts from 2000 to present

Same survey as UW-Madison and Elon Universities

161 respondents (53)

CIEE SURVEY

All take a 4 credit Independent Study in Tropical Ecology

Student chooses research project and develops with on

site academic staff

Proposal 1 Month Data Collection Statistics Two Written

Submissions Symposium Presentation

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR MAJOR OR

CERTIFICATE

82

18YES

NO

N = 159 respondents

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other Advisors

Very Quite Knowledgeable Somewhat Not

How knowledgeable were your institution advisors (from your

home college or university) about research opportunities abroad

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH YOUR INSTITUTION (YOUR COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY) WOULD HAVE OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NONE BETTER

JOURNAL

ACCESS

EQUIPMENT STUDY

ABROAD

ADVISING

DEPT

ADVISING

VENUES TO

SHARE

FINDINGSBEFORE DURING AFTERN = 93 respondents

What resources do you wish your institution (your college or

university) would have offered for your research abroad

ldquofelt equippedrdquo

ldquoMore biology

based advisingrdquo

ldquoFollow up on the

research conducted and

connect with people on

campus at my institution

doing work in a similar

field of studyrdquo

ldquoThey provided everything I neededrdquo

ldquotraining on how to

do researchrdquo

ldquoWays to publishkeep

working on my research

project back at my home

universityrdquo

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON

Low response rate

bull 54 responses

bull 15 conducted research abroad

ldquoWe first went into communities and create a community health profile Then based on this information we found the communitys biggest public health concerns and chose one to do further research on With the results from this second round of research we then went back to the community to stage an intervention then did follow up research on the results of the interventionrdquo

Survey Summary

UW-MADISON

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN

YOUR MAJOR OR MINOR

46

15

39

Major Certificate Neither

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other advisors

Very knowledgeable Quite knowledgeable Knowledgeable Somewhat knowledgeable No knowledge

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WERE YOUR ADVISORS

ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

WHAT RESOURCES WERE OFFERED BY UW TO HELP

WITH YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Meetings Email Meetings

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Sharing through

study abroad office

Advising Advising Study Abroad events

Scholarship Libraries Venue to share online

Database Skype check-ins Stud abroad advisors

Blogging

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH UW WOULD HAVE

OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Expectations of

research

Journals More debriefing

More details of the

program

Venue to display

research project

Previous studies

Connections to others

in the area

DID YOU CONTINUE RESEARCH UPON YOUR RETURN

Yes No

SUMMARY Most students did not identify resource needed or wanted while abroad

Students who identified resources prior to and upon return reported higher satisfaction with

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

UW can improve outreach to faculty departmental and targeted student support advisors

Few continue with research

Doing research abroad not only gives you experience in research but also working with

different types of people with different backgrounds You also learn different ways of doing

things It has made me a more confident scientist and helped me be more comfortable with

working with different people

Performing research abroad made an impact on me by showing me that I love conducting

field research and when I am out there collecting data it doesnt feel like work and that has

made a huge impact on my career choices

CIEE SURVEY

Sent to 302 alumni of CIEErsquos Tropical Ecology amp

Conservation program in Monteverde Costa Rica

All current contacts from 2000 to present

Same survey as UW-Madison and Elon Universities

161 respondents (53)

CIEE SURVEY

All take a 4 credit Independent Study in Tropical Ecology

Student chooses research project and develops with on

site academic staff

Proposal 1 Month Data Collection Statistics Two Written

Submissions Symposium Presentation

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR MAJOR OR

CERTIFICATE

82

18YES

NO

N = 159 respondents

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other Advisors

Very Quite Knowledgeable Somewhat Not

How knowledgeable were your institution advisors (from your

home college or university) about research opportunities abroad

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH YOUR INSTITUTION (YOUR COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY) WOULD HAVE OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NONE BETTER

JOURNAL

ACCESS

EQUIPMENT STUDY

ABROAD

ADVISING

DEPT

ADVISING

VENUES TO

SHARE

FINDINGSBEFORE DURING AFTERN = 93 respondents

What resources do you wish your institution (your college or

university) would have offered for your research abroad

ldquofelt equippedrdquo

ldquoMore biology

based advisingrdquo

ldquoFollow up on the

research conducted and

connect with people on

campus at my institution

doing work in a similar

field of studyrdquo

ldquoThey provided everything I neededrdquo

ldquotraining on how to

do researchrdquo

ldquoWays to publishkeep

working on my research

project back at my home

universityrdquo

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

UW-MADISON

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN

YOUR MAJOR OR MINOR

46

15

39

Major Certificate Neither

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other advisors

Very knowledgeable Quite knowledgeable Knowledgeable Somewhat knowledgeable No knowledge

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WERE YOUR ADVISORS

ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

WHAT RESOURCES WERE OFFERED BY UW TO HELP

WITH YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Meetings Email Meetings

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Sharing through

study abroad office

Advising Advising Study Abroad events

Scholarship Libraries Venue to share online

Database Skype check-ins Stud abroad advisors

Blogging

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH UW WOULD HAVE

OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Expectations of

research

Journals More debriefing

More details of the

program

Venue to display

research project

Previous studies

Connections to others

in the area

DID YOU CONTINUE RESEARCH UPON YOUR RETURN

Yes No

SUMMARY Most students did not identify resource needed or wanted while abroad

Students who identified resources prior to and upon return reported higher satisfaction with

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

UW can improve outreach to faculty departmental and targeted student support advisors

Few continue with research

Doing research abroad not only gives you experience in research but also working with

different types of people with different backgrounds You also learn different ways of doing

things It has made me a more confident scientist and helped me be more comfortable with

working with different people

Performing research abroad made an impact on me by showing me that I love conducting

field research and when I am out there collecting data it doesnt feel like work and that has

made a huge impact on my career choices

CIEE SURVEY

Sent to 302 alumni of CIEErsquos Tropical Ecology amp

Conservation program in Monteverde Costa Rica

All current contacts from 2000 to present

Same survey as UW-Madison and Elon Universities

161 respondents (53)

CIEE SURVEY

All take a 4 credit Independent Study in Tropical Ecology

Student chooses research project and develops with on

site academic staff

Proposal 1 Month Data Collection Statistics Two Written

Submissions Symposium Presentation

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR MAJOR OR

CERTIFICATE

82

18YES

NO

N = 159 respondents

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other Advisors

Very Quite Knowledgeable Somewhat Not

How knowledgeable were your institution advisors (from your

home college or university) about research opportunities abroad

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH YOUR INSTITUTION (YOUR COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY) WOULD HAVE OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NONE BETTER

JOURNAL

ACCESS

EQUIPMENT STUDY

ABROAD

ADVISING

DEPT

ADVISING

VENUES TO

SHARE

FINDINGSBEFORE DURING AFTERN = 93 respondents

What resources do you wish your institution (your college or

university) would have offered for your research abroad

ldquofelt equippedrdquo

ldquoMore biology

based advisingrdquo

ldquoFollow up on the

research conducted and

connect with people on

campus at my institution

doing work in a similar

field of studyrdquo

ldquoThey provided everything I neededrdquo

ldquotraining on how to

do researchrdquo

ldquoWays to publishkeep

working on my research

project back at my home

universityrdquo

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN

YOUR MAJOR OR MINOR

46

15

39

Major Certificate Neither

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other advisors

Very knowledgeable Quite knowledgeable Knowledgeable Somewhat knowledgeable No knowledge

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WERE YOUR ADVISORS

ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

WHAT RESOURCES WERE OFFERED BY UW TO HELP

WITH YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Meetings Email Meetings

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Sharing through

study abroad office

Advising Advising Study Abroad events

Scholarship Libraries Venue to share online

Database Skype check-ins Stud abroad advisors

Blogging

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH UW WOULD HAVE

OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Expectations of

research

Journals More debriefing

More details of the

program

Venue to display

research project

Previous studies

Connections to others

in the area

DID YOU CONTINUE RESEARCH UPON YOUR RETURN

Yes No

SUMMARY Most students did not identify resource needed or wanted while abroad

Students who identified resources prior to and upon return reported higher satisfaction with

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

UW can improve outreach to faculty departmental and targeted student support advisors

Few continue with research

Doing research abroad not only gives you experience in research but also working with

different types of people with different backgrounds You also learn different ways of doing

things It has made me a more confident scientist and helped me be more comfortable with

working with different people

Performing research abroad made an impact on me by showing me that I love conducting

field research and when I am out there collecting data it doesnt feel like work and that has

made a huge impact on my career choices

CIEE SURVEY

Sent to 302 alumni of CIEErsquos Tropical Ecology amp

Conservation program in Monteverde Costa Rica

All current contacts from 2000 to present

Same survey as UW-Madison and Elon Universities

161 respondents (53)

CIEE SURVEY

All take a 4 credit Independent Study in Tropical Ecology

Student chooses research project and develops with on

site academic staff

Proposal 1 Month Data Collection Statistics Two Written

Submissions Symposium Presentation

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR MAJOR OR

CERTIFICATE

82

18YES

NO

N = 159 respondents

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other Advisors

Very Quite Knowledgeable Somewhat Not

How knowledgeable were your institution advisors (from your

home college or university) about research opportunities abroad

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH YOUR INSTITUTION (YOUR COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY) WOULD HAVE OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NONE BETTER

JOURNAL

ACCESS

EQUIPMENT STUDY

ABROAD

ADVISING

DEPT

ADVISING

VENUES TO

SHARE

FINDINGSBEFORE DURING AFTERN = 93 respondents

What resources do you wish your institution (your college or

university) would have offered for your research abroad

ldquofelt equippedrdquo

ldquoMore biology

based advisingrdquo

ldquoFollow up on the

research conducted and

connect with people on

campus at my institution

doing work in a similar

field of studyrdquo

ldquoThey provided everything I neededrdquo

ldquotraining on how to

do researchrdquo

ldquoWays to publishkeep

working on my research

project back at my home

universityrdquo

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other advisors

Very knowledgeable Quite knowledgeable Knowledgeable Somewhat knowledgeable No knowledge

HOW KNOWLEDGEABLE WERE YOUR ADVISORS

ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

WHAT RESOURCES WERE OFFERED BY UW TO HELP

WITH YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Meetings Email Meetings

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Sharing through

study abroad office

Advising Advising Study Abroad events

Scholarship Libraries Venue to share online

Database Skype check-ins Stud abroad advisors

Blogging

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH UW WOULD HAVE

OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Expectations of

research

Journals More debriefing

More details of the

program

Venue to display

research project

Previous studies

Connections to others

in the area

DID YOU CONTINUE RESEARCH UPON YOUR RETURN

Yes No

SUMMARY Most students did not identify resource needed or wanted while abroad

Students who identified resources prior to and upon return reported higher satisfaction with

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

UW can improve outreach to faculty departmental and targeted student support advisors

Few continue with research

Doing research abroad not only gives you experience in research but also working with

different types of people with different backgrounds You also learn different ways of doing

things It has made me a more confident scientist and helped me be more comfortable with

working with different people

Performing research abroad made an impact on me by showing me that I love conducting

field research and when I am out there collecting data it doesnt feel like work and that has

made a huge impact on my career choices

CIEE SURVEY

Sent to 302 alumni of CIEErsquos Tropical Ecology amp

Conservation program in Monteverde Costa Rica

All current contacts from 2000 to present

Same survey as UW-Madison and Elon Universities

161 respondents (53)

CIEE SURVEY

All take a 4 credit Independent Study in Tropical Ecology

Student chooses research project and develops with on

site academic staff

Proposal 1 Month Data Collection Statistics Two Written

Submissions Symposium Presentation

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR MAJOR OR

CERTIFICATE

82

18YES

NO

N = 159 respondents

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other Advisors

Very Quite Knowledgeable Somewhat Not

How knowledgeable were your institution advisors (from your

home college or university) about research opportunities abroad

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH YOUR INSTITUTION (YOUR COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY) WOULD HAVE OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NONE BETTER

JOURNAL

ACCESS

EQUIPMENT STUDY

ABROAD

ADVISING

DEPT

ADVISING

VENUES TO

SHARE

FINDINGSBEFORE DURING AFTERN = 93 respondents

What resources do you wish your institution (your college or

university) would have offered for your research abroad

ldquofelt equippedrdquo

ldquoMore biology

based advisingrdquo

ldquoFollow up on the

research conducted and

connect with people on

campus at my institution

doing work in a similar

field of studyrdquo

ldquoThey provided everything I neededrdquo

ldquotraining on how to

do researchrdquo

ldquoWays to publishkeep

working on my research

project back at my home

universityrdquo

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

WHAT RESOURCES WERE OFFERED BY UW TO HELP

WITH YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Meetings Email Meetings

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Journals

(electronic amp print)

Sharing through

study abroad office

Advising Advising Study Abroad events

Scholarship Libraries Venue to share online

Database Skype check-ins Stud abroad advisors

Blogging

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH UW WOULD HAVE

OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Expectations of

research

Journals More debriefing

More details of the

program

Venue to display

research project

Previous studies

Connections to others

in the area

DID YOU CONTINUE RESEARCH UPON YOUR RETURN

Yes No

SUMMARY Most students did not identify resource needed or wanted while abroad

Students who identified resources prior to and upon return reported higher satisfaction with

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

UW can improve outreach to faculty departmental and targeted student support advisors

Few continue with research

Doing research abroad not only gives you experience in research but also working with

different types of people with different backgrounds You also learn different ways of doing

things It has made me a more confident scientist and helped me be more comfortable with

working with different people

Performing research abroad made an impact on me by showing me that I love conducting

field research and when I am out there collecting data it doesnt feel like work and that has

made a huge impact on my career choices

CIEE SURVEY

Sent to 302 alumni of CIEErsquos Tropical Ecology amp

Conservation program in Monteverde Costa Rica

All current contacts from 2000 to present

Same survey as UW-Madison and Elon Universities

161 respondents (53)

CIEE SURVEY

All take a 4 credit Independent Study in Tropical Ecology

Student chooses research project and develops with on

site academic staff

Proposal 1 Month Data Collection Statistics Two Written

Submissions Symposium Presentation

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR MAJOR OR

CERTIFICATE

82

18YES

NO

N = 159 respondents

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other Advisors

Very Quite Knowledgeable Somewhat Not

How knowledgeable were your institution advisors (from your

home college or university) about research opportunities abroad

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH YOUR INSTITUTION (YOUR COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY) WOULD HAVE OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NONE BETTER

JOURNAL

ACCESS

EQUIPMENT STUDY

ABROAD

ADVISING

DEPT

ADVISING

VENUES TO

SHARE

FINDINGSBEFORE DURING AFTERN = 93 respondents

What resources do you wish your institution (your college or

university) would have offered for your research abroad

ldquofelt equippedrdquo

ldquoMore biology

based advisingrdquo

ldquoFollow up on the

research conducted and

connect with people on

campus at my institution

doing work in a similar

field of studyrdquo

ldquoThey provided everything I neededrdquo

ldquotraining on how to

do researchrdquo

ldquoWays to publishkeep

working on my research

project back at my home

universityrdquo

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH UW WOULD HAVE

OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

Before During After

Expectations of

research

Journals More debriefing

More details of the

program

Venue to display

research project

Previous studies

Connections to others

in the area

DID YOU CONTINUE RESEARCH UPON YOUR RETURN

Yes No

SUMMARY Most students did not identify resource needed or wanted while abroad

Students who identified resources prior to and upon return reported higher satisfaction with

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

UW can improve outreach to faculty departmental and targeted student support advisors

Few continue with research

Doing research abroad not only gives you experience in research but also working with

different types of people with different backgrounds You also learn different ways of doing

things It has made me a more confident scientist and helped me be more comfortable with

working with different people

Performing research abroad made an impact on me by showing me that I love conducting

field research and when I am out there collecting data it doesnt feel like work and that has

made a huge impact on my career choices

CIEE SURVEY

Sent to 302 alumni of CIEErsquos Tropical Ecology amp

Conservation program in Monteverde Costa Rica

All current contacts from 2000 to present

Same survey as UW-Madison and Elon Universities

161 respondents (53)

CIEE SURVEY

All take a 4 credit Independent Study in Tropical Ecology

Student chooses research project and develops with on

site academic staff

Proposal 1 Month Data Collection Statistics Two Written

Submissions Symposium Presentation

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR MAJOR OR

CERTIFICATE

82

18YES

NO

N = 159 respondents

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other Advisors

Very Quite Knowledgeable Somewhat Not

How knowledgeable were your institution advisors (from your

home college or university) about research opportunities abroad

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH YOUR INSTITUTION (YOUR COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY) WOULD HAVE OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NONE BETTER

JOURNAL

ACCESS

EQUIPMENT STUDY

ABROAD

ADVISING

DEPT

ADVISING

VENUES TO

SHARE

FINDINGSBEFORE DURING AFTERN = 93 respondents

What resources do you wish your institution (your college or

university) would have offered for your research abroad

ldquofelt equippedrdquo

ldquoMore biology

based advisingrdquo

ldquoFollow up on the

research conducted and

connect with people on

campus at my institution

doing work in a similar

field of studyrdquo

ldquoThey provided everything I neededrdquo

ldquotraining on how to

do researchrdquo

ldquoWays to publishkeep

working on my research

project back at my home

universityrdquo

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

DID YOU CONTINUE RESEARCH UPON YOUR RETURN

Yes No

SUMMARY Most students did not identify resource needed or wanted while abroad

Students who identified resources prior to and upon return reported higher satisfaction with

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

UW can improve outreach to faculty departmental and targeted student support advisors

Few continue with research

Doing research abroad not only gives you experience in research but also working with

different types of people with different backgrounds You also learn different ways of doing

things It has made me a more confident scientist and helped me be more comfortable with

working with different people

Performing research abroad made an impact on me by showing me that I love conducting

field research and when I am out there collecting data it doesnt feel like work and that has

made a huge impact on my career choices

CIEE SURVEY

Sent to 302 alumni of CIEErsquos Tropical Ecology amp

Conservation program in Monteverde Costa Rica

All current contacts from 2000 to present

Same survey as UW-Madison and Elon Universities

161 respondents (53)

CIEE SURVEY

All take a 4 credit Independent Study in Tropical Ecology

Student chooses research project and develops with on

site academic staff

Proposal 1 Month Data Collection Statistics Two Written

Submissions Symposium Presentation

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR MAJOR OR

CERTIFICATE

82

18YES

NO

N = 159 respondents

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other Advisors

Very Quite Knowledgeable Somewhat Not

How knowledgeable were your institution advisors (from your

home college or university) about research opportunities abroad

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH YOUR INSTITUTION (YOUR COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY) WOULD HAVE OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NONE BETTER

JOURNAL

ACCESS

EQUIPMENT STUDY

ABROAD

ADVISING

DEPT

ADVISING

VENUES TO

SHARE

FINDINGSBEFORE DURING AFTERN = 93 respondents

What resources do you wish your institution (your college or

university) would have offered for your research abroad

ldquofelt equippedrdquo

ldquoMore biology

based advisingrdquo

ldquoFollow up on the

research conducted and

connect with people on

campus at my institution

doing work in a similar

field of studyrdquo

ldquoThey provided everything I neededrdquo

ldquotraining on how to

do researchrdquo

ldquoWays to publishkeep

working on my research

project back at my home

universityrdquo

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

SUMMARY Most students did not identify resource needed or wanted while abroad

Students who identified resources prior to and upon return reported higher satisfaction with

experience

Most conduct long independent research with on-site advisor

UW can improve outreach to faculty departmental and targeted student support advisors

Few continue with research

Doing research abroad not only gives you experience in research but also working with

different types of people with different backgrounds You also learn different ways of doing

things It has made me a more confident scientist and helped me be more comfortable with

working with different people

Performing research abroad made an impact on me by showing me that I love conducting

field research and when I am out there collecting data it doesnt feel like work and that has

made a huge impact on my career choices

CIEE SURVEY

Sent to 302 alumni of CIEErsquos Tropical Ecology amp

Conservation program in Monteverde Costa Rica

All current contacts from 2000 to present

Same survey as UW-Madison and Elon Universities

161 respondents (53)

CIEE SURVEY

All take a 4 credit Independent Study in Tropical Ecology

Student chooses research project and develops with on

site academic staff

Proposal 1 Month Data Collection Statistics Two Written

Submissions Symposium Presentation

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR MAJOR OR

CERTIFICATE

82

18YES

NO

N = 159 respondents

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other Advisors

Very Quite Knowledgeable Somewhat Not

How knowledgeable were your institution advisors (from your

home college or university) about research opportunities abroad

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH YOUR INSTITUTION (YOUR COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY) WOULD HAVE OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NONE BETTER

JOURNAL

ACCESS

EQUIPMENT STUDY

ABROAD

ADVISING

DEPT

ADVISING

VENUES TO

SHARE

FINDINGSBEFORE DURING AFTERN = 93 respondents

What resources do you wish your institution (your college or

university) would have offered for your research abroad

ldquofelt equippedrdquo

ldquoMore biology

based advisingrdquo

ldquoFollow up on the

research conducted and

connect with people on

campus at my institution

doing work in a similar

field of studyrdquo

ldquoThey provided everything I neededrdquo

ldquotraining on how to

do researchrdquo

ldquoWays to publishkeep

working on my research

project back at my home

universityrdquo

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

CIEE SURVEY

Sent to 302 alumni of CIEErsquos Tropical Ecology amp

Conservation program in Monteverde Costa Rica

All current contacts from 2000 to present

Same survey as UW-Madison and Elon Universities

161 respondents (53)

CIEE SURVEY

All take a 4 credit Independent Study in Tropical Ecology

Student chooses research project and develops with on

site academic staff

Proposal 1 Month Data Collection Statistics Two Written

Submissions Symposium Presentation

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR MAJOR OR

CERTIFICATE

82

18YES

NO

N = 159 respondents

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other Advisors

Very Quite Knowledgeable Somewhat Not

How knowledgeable were your institution advisors (from your

home college or university) about research opportunities abroad

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH YOUR INSTITUTION (YOUR COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY) WOULD HAVE OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NONE BETTER

JOURNAL

ACCESS

EQUIPMENT STUDY

ABROAD

ADVISING

DEPT

ADVISING

VENUES TO

SHARE

FINDINGSBEFORE DURING AFTERN = 93 respondents

What resources do you wish your institution (your college or

university) would have offered for your research abroad

ldquofelt equippedrdquo

ldquoMore biology

based advisingrdquo

ldquoFollow up on the

research conducted and

connect with people on

campus at my institution

doing work in a similar

field of studyrdquo

ldquoThey provided everything I neededrdquo

ldquotraining on how to

do researchrdquo

ldquoWays to publishkeep

working on my research

project back at my home

universityrdquo

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

CIEE SURVEY

All take a 4 credit Independent Study in Tropical Ecology

Student chooses research project and develops with on

site academic staff

Proposal 1 Month Data Collection Statistics Two Written

Submissions Symposium Presentation

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR MAJOR OR

CERTIFICATE

82

18YES

NO

N = 159 respondents

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other Advisors

Very Quite Knowledgeable Somewhat Not

How knowledgeable were your institution advisors (from your

home college or university) about research opportunities abroad

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH YOUR INSTITUTION (YOUR COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY) WOULD HAVE OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NONE BETTER

JOURNAL

ACCESS

EQUIPMENT STUDY

ABROAD

ADVISING

DEPT

ADVISING

VENUES TO

SHARE

FINDINGSBEFORE DURING AFTERN = 93 respondents

What resources do you wish your institution (your college or

university) would have offered for your research abroad

ldquofelt equippedrdquo

ldquoMore biology

based advisingrdquo

ldquoFollow up on the

research conducted and

connect with people on

campus at my institution

doing work in a similar

field of studyrdquo

ldquoThey provided everything I neededrdquo

ldquotraining on how to

do researchrdquo

ldquoWays to publishkeep

working on my research

project back at my home

universityrdquo

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

DID YOU COMPLETE RESEARCH IN YOUR MAJOR OR

CERTIFICATE

82

18YES

NO

N = 159 respondents

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other Advisors

Very Quite Knowledgeable Somewhat Not

How knowledgeable were your institution advisors (from your

home college or university) about research opportunities abroad

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH YOUR INSTITUTION (YOUR COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY) WOULD HAVE OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NONE BETTER

JOURNAL

ACCESS

EQUIPMENT STUDY

ABROAD

ADVISING

DEPT

ADVISING

VENUES TO

SHARE

FINDINGSBEFORE DURING AFTERN = 93 respondents

What resources do you wish your institution (your college or

university) would have offered for your research abroad

ldquofelt equippedrdquo

ldquoMore biology

based advisingrdquo

ldquoFollow up on the

research conducted and

connect with people on

campus at my institution

doing work in a similar

field of studyrdquo

ldquoThey provided everything I neededrdquo

ldquotraining on how to

do researchrdquo

ldquoWays to publishkeep

working on my research

project back at my home

universityrdquo

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Study Abroad Advisor Major Academic Advisor Other Advisors

Very Quite Knowledgeable Somewhat Not

How knowledgeable were your institution advisors (from your

home college or university) about research opportunities abroad

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH YOUR INSTITUTION (YOUR COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY) WOULD HAVE OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NONE BETTER

JOURNAL

ACCESS

EQUIPMENT STUDY

ABROAD

ADVISING

DEPT

ADVISING

VENUES TO

SHARE

FINDINGSBEFORE DURING AFTERN = 93 respondents

What resources do you wish your institution (your college or

university) would have offered for your research abroad

ldquofelt equippedrdquo

ldquoMore biology

based advisingrdquo

ldquoFollow up on the

research conducted and

connect with people on

campus at my institution

doing work in a similar

field of studyrdquo

ldquoThey provided everything I neededrdquo

ldquotraining on how to

do researchrdquo

ldquoWays to publishkeep

working on my research

project back at my home

universityrdquo

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU WISH YOUR INSTITUTION (YOUR COLLEGE OR

UNIVERSITY) WOULD HAVE OFFERED FOR YOUR RESEARCH ABROAD

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NONE BETTER

JOURNAL

ACCESS

EQUIPMENT STUDY

ABROAD

ADVISING

DEPT

ADVISING

VENUES TO

SHARE

FINDINGSBEFORE DURING AFTERN = 93 respondents

What resources do you wish your institution (your college or

university) would have offered for your research abroad

ldquofelt equippedrdquo

ldquoMore biology

based advisingrdquo

ldquoFollow up on the

research conducted and

connect with people on

campus at my institution

doing work in a similar

field of studyrdquo

ldquoThey provided everything I neededrdquo

ldquotraining on how to

do researchrdquo

ldquoWays to publishkeep

working on my research

project back at my home

universityrdquo

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

What resources do you wish your institution (your college or

university) would have offered for your research abroad

ldquofelt equippedrdquo

ldquoMore biology

based advisingrdquo

ldquoFollow up on the

research conducted and

connect with people on

campus at my institution

doing work in a similar

field of studyrdquo

ldquoThey provided everything I neededrdquo

ldquotraining on how to

do researchrdquo

ldquoWays to publishkeep

working on my research

project back at my home

universityrdquo

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

CONTINUED RESEARCH AFTER STUDY ABROAD

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

OTHER

RESEARCH

THESIS RESEARCH

COURSE

SYMPOSIUM PUBLICATION

N = 31 respondents

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

How has performing research abroad made an impact on your

subsequent studies or career ldquogot me hiredrdquo

ldquoit has helped

me stand out

from the crowdrdquo

ldquoIt was a good introduction

to academic research

before graduate school

which l would not have

received from my home

institutionrdquo

ldquoHaving performed research in an

educational and outdoor setting

makes me want to work in

science educationrdquo

ldquoYes- it was invaluablerdquo

ldquoIt has had a huge impact

on how I view my

contribution to the worldrdquo

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CIEE SURVEY FINDINGS

Most students were Biology or Environmental ScienceStudies majors

Most (82) completed research in their Major

Study Abroad (65) and Departmental Advisors (50) are knowledgeable (but could do better)

Students appreciate the work you and the departments are doing

Students appreciate the research experience abroad see its value but few continue independent research once home (just 13)

Regardless of where it leads research abroad is universally praised by students who did it

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM RESEARCH

DECIDE ndash How to get more STEM students to consider study abroad research

SELECT ndash Which program

PREPARE ndash How to prepare for research abroad

ON SITE ndash How to enhance research once there

RE-ENTRY ndash How to continue or make best use of the research done abroad

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

STUDY ABROAD PROCESS STEM CHALLENGES

STEM students are less-likely to hear about study abroad from faculty or departmental advisor (Leggett 2010) or to consider STEM abroad

Study Abroad offices may have less STEM study abroad experience or a limited read of the landscape of available programs

Preparations for STEM study abroad research may be limited pre-departure

On site demands and support for research may include resources on site but also back home

Once back STEM students may not know how to continue or integrate their research

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

1 Engage STEM faculty and advisors

2 Engage STEM students early and

consistently

3 Expose Study Abroad staff and students

to full range of STEM research

opportunities preferably by discipline

4 Know which programs offer research

opportunities and the type of research

offered

5 Prepare STEM students studying abroad

with special orientation toolsmeetings

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO

6 Remind students of library access and other resources they take with them

7 Advise students to be in contact with faculty at home to help choose or approve research topic

8 Encourage returning students to continue with their research

9 Point out Undergraduate Research journals symposia and awards

10 Advise how to champion research to further education and careers

DECIDE

SELECT

PREPAREON

SITE

RE-

ENTRY

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

1 ENGAGE STEM FACULTY AND DISCIPLINE ADVISORS

bull Establish relationship with

faculty who are receptive and

supportive

bull Unite faculty advisors and

former students to share

experiences

bull Share past research reports

with faculty

bull Invite faculty to student

presentationssymposia

bull Support faculty site visits

bull Support faculty attendance at

study abroad conference

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

2 ENGAGE STEM STUDENTS EARLY AND CONSISTENTLY

Send program brochures and posters to appropriate departments

Include study abroad in early departmental advising

Study abroad visits in related introductory classes

Connect students to alumni

Study abroad fairs with STEM emphasis

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

3 EXPOSE STUDY ABROAD STAFF AND STUDENTS TO RANGE OF

STEM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREFERABLY BY DISCIPLINE

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

4 KNOW WHICH PROGRAMS OFFER RESEARCH

OPPORTUNITIES AND THE TYPE OF RESEARCH

Independent vs Directed

Long vs Short

Components

Eligibility

Proposal

Data collection

Statistics

Written manuscript

Symposium presentation

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

5 PREPARE STEM STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD WITH

SPECIAL ORIENTATION TOOLS

Webpage brochures meetings

Requirements for credits

Clear goals and expectations

Exposure to alumni research

Consult with home faculty

liaisonadvisor

Familiarize with IRB policies

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

6 REMIND STUDENTS OF LIBRARY ACCESS AND OTHER

RESOURCES THEY TAKE WITH THEM

Online resources

Interlibrary loan

Local library access

Equipment loans

Home faculty and advisors

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

7 ADVISE STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH HOME FACULTY AND

ADVISORS TO HELP CHOOSE OR APPROVE RESEARCH TOPIC

Provide on-site advisors

with list of home advisors

Remind on-site advisors to

have students check in

with home departmental

advisors once research

idea is established

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

8 ENCOURAGE RETURNING STUDENTS TO

CONTINUE WITH THEIR RESEARCH

Help find appropriate

faculty advisor

Provide information on

independent study courses

Connect to Honors

Capstone projects

Direct student to Office of

Undergraduate Research

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

9 POINT OUT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

JOURNALS SYMPOSIA AND AWARDS

On campus resources (Office of

Undergraduate Research)

Research Symposia

Off campus resources

Forum on Education Abroad

Council on Undergraduate Research

Sigma Xi

See SIT Reentry Toolkit

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

10 ADVISE HOW TO CHAMPION RESEARCH TO

FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Undergraduate Departmental Advisor

Instruct how to list transferable skills related to research in resumeCV

Encourage study student to contact abroad research advisor as source of Letter of Recommendation

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

SHARING BEST PRACTICES

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

TEN THINGS

1Engage STEM faculty and

advisors

2Engage STEM students

early and consistently

3Expose staff and students

to STEM research

4Know programs research

opportunities

5Prepare STEM students

6 Resources available while

abroad

7 Advise students to be in

contact with faculty at home

8 Encourage returnees to

continue research

9 Direct to research-sharing

venues

10 Advise on additional

research

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

RESOURCES

bull Forum Guidelines for Research Abroad

httpswwwforumeaorgresourcesstandards-of-good-practicestandards-

guidelinesundergraduate-research-abroad

bull Going Global Understanding the Choice Process of the Intent to Study

Abroad ndash Salisbury Umbach Paulsen amp Pascarella (2008)

bull International Educator (July amp August 2011) Encouraging STEM Students to

Study Abroad

bull Terra Dotta (June 2014) Making Study Abroad More Accessible for STEM

bull World Learning SIT Reentry Tool Kit

httpwwwworldlearningorgdocumentsworldlearningstudyabroad-reentry-

toolkitpdf

bull Mel C Bolen Patricia C Martin (2005) Introduction Undergraduate Research Abroad Challenges and Rewards Frontiers the International Journal of Study

Abroad Volume 12 xi-xvi

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT

CONTACT

Erica Haas-Gallo Biology Major AdvisorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonhaasgallowiscedu

Alan R Masters CIEE Resident Director Tropical Ecology amp Conservation Costa Ricaamasterscieeorg

Janelle Papay Assistant Director of Study AbroadElon Universityjpapayelonedu

CONTACT