Collection

2024 ASEE-GSW

Authors

Jennifer A Cross, Texas Tech University; Md Rashedul Hasan, Texas Tech University; Diego Alejandro Polanco-Lahoz, Texas Tech University; Mario G. Beruvides P.E., Texas Tech University; Kelli Cargile Cook, Texas Tech University; Jason Tham, Texas Tech University

identity formation over time for bothonline and on-campus doctoral students within one engineering department at a large state university.The current paper focuses on the longitudinal results from the journey maps of an online cohort ofstudents. Data from the 10 participants are analyzed using a multi-step coding process involving threeresearchers, and key themes are extracted. Findings provide evidence-based support for manycommon design elements of doctoral programs, such as the “front loading” of coursework to developresearch interest and capabilities, and the importance of initiating research collaboration with thedissertation chair early in the student’s program. However, the findings also reveal some factors thatmay be unique to online