TABLE 2.

Student identify artifacts, descriptions of why these objects were chosen, and the objects’ connections to student science identities

Student	Identity artifact (start)	Identity artifact (end)	Description
Allison	Snorkel and mask	Photograph from reef diving	Allison expressed a desire to explore the natural world and influential experiences on coral reefs shaped her journey in science.
Kate	Conglomerate rock	Microscope	Kate recognized the processes of her own scientific development and valued gaining knowledge.
Julie	Zoo T-shirt	HIMB T-shirt	Julie expressed an interest in working with animals and recognized the influence of a research experience on her scientific interests.
Hannah	Photograph of family	Her brain	Hannah described the importance of home and family to her goals and valued gaining knowledge through research.
Nancy	Piece of a coral	Her research on corals	Nancy cited her love of the ocean and corals as motivation for her goals and valued conducting research.