Collection

2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Araceli Martinez Ortiz, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Gabriela Gomez, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Patricia Rodriguez Ann Rodriguez, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Tagged Topics

Diversity

the Appendix.The Interest in STEM construct included questions focused on students’ enthusiasm and aspirationsin STEM fields, including items such as “I am interested in STEM studies/careers” and “STEM willbe useful for my future career.” The Self-Efficacy construct evaluated students’ confidence in theiracademic abilities and effort, with items like “I feel better prepared to succeed in the next schoolyear” and “I worked to my fullest potential in PREP.” The Collaboration construct assessedstudents’ ability to work effectively in group settings, using questions such as “I was able to sharemy thoughts, questions, and ideas with my group” and “I was able to work together in a team.” Forthe Academic engagement construct, items measured students