Conference Session

Potpourri - Technical Session IV

Collection

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

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Veterans

on the entry and experiences of FGS into Science, Technology, Engineering, andMath (STEM) majors is mixed. One study found that FGS are often not adequately informedabout STEM educational pathways and career opportunities [13]. However, according to Ma[14], students from low socioeconomic status (SES) families (measured by parental educationlevel, occupation, and income) are more likely than high SES students to choose careers that payhigher incomes, such as STEM majors. After controlling for race, ability, family income andgender, first-generation students are more likely to choose engineering than non-first-generationstudents [15], likely selecting these majors as they offer a clear and potentially stable andfinancially attractive career

Conference Session

Potpourri - Technical Session IV

Collection

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

Authors

Sandra English, Cleveland State University; Hannah Rosen, Cleveland State University; Anette M. Karlsson, Cleveland State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Veterans

other resources as needed  Career Counseling and resources to help students secure internships in industry  Mentoring and research opportunities with faculty  A supportive community of peers, faculty and staff  ScholarshipsApproach to Address Working withUnderrepresented Organizations Continued –Corporate Funding Model for a Bridge Program  This approach is based on “best practice” from STEM programs across the nation. The requested funds will be used for staff support and other program costs.Alumni Mentoring Program  Our DDC worked with local Cleveland Engineering Society and University Alumni office to identify potential Mentors  We invited students to attend based on faculty/staff recommendation and