Evolution and evaluation of a biology enrichment program for minorities

Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering

Volumn 13, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 119-144

  Villarejo, Merna ^a   Barlow, Amy E L ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA   (United States)

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EID: 34547736005     PISSN: 10728325     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1615/JWomenMinorScienEng.v13.i2.20     Document Type: Article

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