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Purpose: This study examines the impact of participation in a STEM Enrichment Summer Bridge Program, funded by the NSF Houston-Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, on undergraduate student success outcomes, particularly for under-represented students. Design/methodology/approach: The study uses propensity score matching and logistic regression analysis to examine the effects of participation in the STEM enrichment program on graduation and retention in STEM after matching on baseline socio-demographic and pre-college characteristics. Findings: The analysis found that program participation had a significant effect on increasing both the graduation rates and retention of under-represented minority students in STEM fields. In addition, results indicated that program participation had a particularly strong impact for Pell-eligible students in terms of course grades. Research limitations/implications: Data obtained for this study were limited to a single Hispanic-serving/Asian-serving institution, and therefore are not necessarily representative of the graduation and retention trends of the larger population of underrepresented minority (URM) students across the nation. Originality/value: This study uniquely adds to the existing body of literature surrounding the retention of URM students in STEM fields by accounting for baseline variables, such as pre-college academic achievement and socio-demographic characteristics, that could lead to bias in estimating results. Specifically, this study addresses limitations of previous studies by comparing participants and non-participants of the STEM enrichment program who are matched on a selection of baseline characteristics.

The article reviews the art exhibition "Giovanni Bellini: Influences Croisées," which features works of Venetian painter Giovanni Bellini, being presented at the Musée Jacquemart-André in Paris, France from March 3 to July 17, 2023.

The article reviews the art exhibition "Vittore Carpaccio: Master Storyteller of Renaissance Venice," which features works of Italian painter Vittore Carpaccio, being presented at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. from November 20, 2022 to February 12, 2023.

Addresses the definition and characteristics, evolution, design, issues, and leadership considerations of psychoeducation group work. Counselors trained in care knowledge and skills of group work who wish to develop leadership skills for psychoeducation groups and experienced leaders should find the strategies to be helpful. Focuses primarily on small psychoeducation groups. (RJM)

Focuses on patterns of communication by members and leaders during episodes of conflict and how these patterns related to group development. Analyzed communication of two small groups that met for 12 weeks. Results indicate that integration and differentiation from systems theory are key elements of the group development process. (RJM)

Examines the variability in anxiety and conceptual complexity levels during a beginning group practicum course. Using a repeated measures research design, found that state anxiety rose and fell during anxiety events and that the most crucial performance aspect of a group practicum (facilitation) is also the most anxiety provoking. (RJM)

This study compares self-categorization, expectation states, and role congruity theories' explanations for female influence. Male and female participants (N = 267) listened to a recording of a female speaker who used either tentative or assertive language under conditions that led participants to categorize her as a woman or as college-educated. There was no evidence that women were differentially influenced by the speaker's linguistic style or by the categorization. Men, however, were more influenced by the tentative speaker when she was categorized as a woman than as a college student. Men were more influenced by an assertive than tentative speaker when the speaker was categorized as a college student. Mediational findings provided evidence for self-categorization and expectation states, but not role congruity, processes. doi:10.1111/j.1468-2958.2009.01359.x

Lorenzo Lotto's humorous look at the burdensome yoke of marriage has long been recognised as representing Marsilio Cassotti slipping a wedding ring onto the finger of his bride (Figs. 1 [...]

The analysis of the impact of the availability of seamless, equitable access to electronic journals to Canadian government researchers through digital libraries is presented.