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Gender Differences Associated with Enrollment in the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science

Description: This study sought to determine if different factors had influenced females and males to select engineering/science-related studies at the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science (TAMS). The data were collected in the fall semester in 1997 at TAMS located on the University of North Texas campus from a survey of factors reported in the literature that had influenced students to enroll in engineering/science-related curriculum.
Date: May 1998
Creator: Burns, Robert T. (Robert Thomas), 1942-
Partner: UNT Libraries
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The Historical Development of the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science 1987-1992

Description: This study is a historical analysis of the significant events that led to the creation and evolution of the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science (TAMS), from 1987 through 1992, and a description of the key individuals contributing to the development of the program. Included is a historical review of early college entrance and acceleration practices in the American educational system. In addition, the development of residential programs for mathematically and scientifically precocious high s… more
Date: May 1996
Creator: Stride, Cindy F. (Cindy Flanagan)
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Bill Signing Ceremony]

Description: Photograph of the bill signing ceremony held on June 23, 1987 in Austin, Texas with Governor William P. Clements, Jr. seated at a desk and a group of people from North Texas State University standing behind him. The bill established the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science (TAMS) at North Texas State University. The people standing behind the governor are, from left to right: Tom Preston, David Golden, Topsy Wright, Wayne Stockseth, Dean Davis, Jim Horn, Alfred F. Hurley, Becky Garth, Walt … more
Date: June 23, 1987
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[University of North Texas: Fact Sheet}

Description: A fact sheet from the University of North Texas that gives a brief overview about the university as well as its' different programs and recognitions, such as its' nationally accredited professional programs in business, journalism, etc. The fact sheet also goes over UNT's accomplishments in research and technology.
Date: 199X
Creator: University of North Texas
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[History of Early Admission Programs]

Description: Paper about the history of early admission programs in the United States of America. It proposes that advanced students not be kept to an age-in-grade pace, and that early admission programs be implemented to give these students a chance to learn at their own pace.
Date: 1980~
Partner: Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science
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Family Background and Structure of High Academic Achievers

Description: This study examines the influence of family background and structure on academic achievement. The research focuses on the 11th- and 12th-grade population in the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science (TAMS) at the University of North Texas, Denton. The study examines the variables in family background and family structure that contribute to the students' high academic achievement. Twelve hypotheses related to parents, home environment, family structure and interaction, family roles, and fam… more
Date: May 1997
Creator: McDaniel, Linda Marie
Partner: UNT Libraries
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