Conference Session

Military and Veterans Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine Mobley, Clemson University; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants; Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego; Michelle M. Camacho, University of San Diego

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Military and Veterans

) determine whether and how the militaryinfluences student veterans’ decisions to major in engineering. Our work provides insightsinto the timing of the decision as well as the extent to which military training and experiencesprovide a direct, or indirect, pathway into engineering.We highlight student experiences to advance knowledge about SVEs’ educational pathways onseveral fronts. Methodologically, our in-depth analysis allows us to capture the nuanced natureof SVE narratives that often remains hidden when using other approaches to studyingengineering education. Theoretically, we draw from Cognitive Information Processing theory tomore accurately reflect SVE decision making about majoring in engineering. Practically, theresults can inform military

Conference Session

Military and Veterans Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian J Novoselich P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Janice Leshay Hall, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Keith A. Landry, Georgia Southern University; Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Anthony W Dean, Old Dominion University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Military and Veterans

? The audio recordings and subsequent transcript of the panel session were analyzed toidentify themes based on the duration and depth of conversation that occurred around a particularpoint. Detailed qualitative coding was not used in this work given the nature of the paneldiscussion and role of the panel moderator in shaping the conversation and moving the sessionforward. This work did not conform to a systematic process of qualitative inquiry and the resultsreported here may be considered anecdotal accounts provided by panel participants. This paneldiscussion focused largely on supporting SVSMs through their undergraduate education and intoETETE careers. Because some of the panel members also had graduate educational experiencesto reflect upon