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2021 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Meeting

Authors

Ashley Lytle, Stevens Institute of Technology; Alexander John De Rosa, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Frank T Fisher, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

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Diversity

motivation and goal orientations (Multon et al., 1991; Usher et al.,2019; Zimmerman, 2000). Within the realm of STEM, if a student believes they can succeed intheir STEM classes, this refers to their sense of STEM self-efficacy. STEM self-efficacy hasbeen identified as a contributor of reluctance to pursue a STEM educational path or career(Borgen & Betz, 2008; van Aalderen-Smeets, van der Molen, Xenidou, 2018). According toBandura (1997), a strong sense of self-efficacy can enhance accomplishments and personal well-being in a multitude of different ways. This premise aligns with the research as self-efficacy hasemerged as an important predictor of academic outcomes such as motivation, major satisfaction,and goal orientations (Chen &

Collection

2021 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Meeting

Authors

Kofi Nyarko, Morgan State University; Sacharia Albin, Norfolk State University; John Okyere Attia P.E., Prairie View A&M University

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Diversity

prepare participants to pursue graduateeducation in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) discipline[2-4]. Theearlier students are exposed to STEM research experiences the better their chances of succeedingin STEM related professional careers or in the pursuit of a STEM related graduate degree [5-9].Undergraduate research serves as an efficient vehicle to motivate students to apply classroomknowledge to real world situations and problems. Research experiences for undergraduates alsosupport the development of specific skills that will be useful to the participants’ future researchendeavors. This includes that ability to work through the uncertainty and ambiguity present inopen-ended research problems[10], gaining a deeper