Experiential Trips to Help Appalachian Students Persist toward Primary Degrees in the Sciences

This note wrestles with the duality of embracing cultural tradition while expanding opportunities for women in the current educational era through a case study of an immersive January-term course for undergraduates. The course described was designed by two instructors and focused on traveling to a National Historic Site, which allowed exploration of intergenerational connections between women in the Appalachian region. The goal is a better understanding of how the past can inform the future, particularly in immersive educational experiences in Appalachian Kentucky.