Collection

ASEE Zone 1 Conference - Spring 2023

Authors

Mohsen Mosleh, Howard University; Preethi Chandran, Howard University; Arlene P Maclin; John Harkless; Courtney J. Robinson, Howard University; Hassan Salmani; Sonya T Smith, Howard University; Gloria Washington, Howard University; Hessam Yazdani, University of Missouri

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Diversity

off-campus are at a higher risk of attrition,delayed degree completion, and disconnect from the institution [20, 21]. Additionally, the program fosteredprofessional networking, supported the attendance of conferences, and advocated for the participants inapplying for internships by providing recommendation letters. Internships have been shown as bothpowerful career boosters and a catalyst for subsequent positive academic outcomes. Particularly, studiesshow that they improve the retention and graduation of engineering students. Studies also show thatinternships can be crucial to developing an identity as a STEM professional [22, 23]. iii) Skills DevelopmentSkill is defined as proficiency in the application of knowledge. The I-RISE