Conference Session

Undergraduate Recruitment

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Shapcott, Arizona State University; Katherine G. Nelson, Arizona State University; Jenefer Husman, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

energytechnologies.8 PV is a rising field in engineering, having an average growth of 40% per year overthe last twenty years.9 Among other skills, the field requires an understanding of electricalengineering, materials engineering, semiconductor physics, and sustainability. Great strides are being taken in PV engineering to remove barriers of participation andencourage the cooperation of others in related engineering fields.10 For example, curricularefforts are underway to enhance the interdisciplinary nature of PV, aid students in their learningof PV and increase their persistence in the field.6 To facilitate these efforts, engineeringeducators are starting to identify misconceptions inherent in learning PV, enhance educationaltechnology resources