Conference Session

First-Generation Track - Technical Session IV

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Jennifer Blue, Miami University; Brielle Johnson, Miami University; Amy Summerville, Miami University; Brian P. Kirkmeyer, Miami University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, First Generation

deficit growing invarious STEM fields. The need for scientists is growing beyond the rate of scientists enteringthe career market, and the promotion of these underrepresented students may help fill this void[4]. The current research intends to predict the academic performance of early engineeringmajors based on student beliefs and feelings about their education in addition to academicpreparation during high school. Prior research has demonstrated a correlation between low-income individuals and specific psychological beliefs that are relevant to student success: lowerself-efficacy [5], fixed mindsets [6], and a lack of sense of belonging in academia [7] are allinstrumental in understanding the underrepresentation of low-income students in

Conference Session

First-Generation Track - Technical Session IV

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Dina Verdín, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno; Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Geoff Potvin, Florida International University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, First Generation

research interest focuses on changing the deficit base perspective of first-generation college students by providing asset-based approaches to understanding this population. Dina is interested in understand- ing how first-generation college students author their identities as engineers and negotiate their multiple identities in the current culture of engineering.Dr. Allison Godwin, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Allison Godwin, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her research focuses what factors influence diverse students to choose engineering and stay in engineering through their careers and how different experiences within the practice and