Conference Session

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Technical Session 3

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edwige F. Songong, Pittsburg State University; Tatiana V. Goris, Pittsburg State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE)

presents numerous challenges for international graduates seeking employment.These obstacles include strict visa regulations, work permit issues, retention challenges in aglobally competitive market, cultural and social differences, work-life balance concerns, and theunderrepresentation of minority groups [2], [19]. Therefore, by addressing barriers such as visarestrictions and employment authorization and providing an environment with cultural andprofessional growth, organizations can better position themselves to leverage the talents of thishighly skilled, diverse workforce.This pilot study is a non-experimental, quantitative survey analysis. The study examines the jobexpectations and motivations of Gen Z international Asian STEM graduate