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2008 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Hudson V. Jackson; Evelyn A. Ellis

Early and Continuous Exposure to Engineering as a Profession: Career Imprinting in Grades PK-12 Hudson V. Jackson, PhD, P.E and Evelyn A. Ellis, Ed.D United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, U.S.A.AbstractIn recent years, there has been much discussion about declining interest in engineering programsthroughout U.S. colleges and universities. Several possible causes for the decline have been identified andare fodder for debate: (1) PK-12 educational systems are not adequately preparing students tocomprehend the connections among science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) andfuture career opportunities and (2) College engineering curricula need to be more

Conference Session

Marketing Engineering as a Career Path to URMs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ali Mehrabian, University of Central Florida; Walter Buchanan, Texas A&M University

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Minorities in Engineering

likely to have taken advanced placement courses, and had lower grade pointaverages and lower SAT scores (NCES 1999d). Among 1998 college freshmen,students with disabilities were more likely than those without to have earned Cs and Dsin high school. They were less likely to have met the recommended years of high schoolstudy in mathematics, biological sciences, and physical sciences; and to have spent moretime between high school graduation and entry into college (Henderson 1999). Theopportunity to study, conduct research, and establish a career in these fields is a reachablegoal for students regardless of physical ability.It is the goal of this paper to present some discussions and plans of action for providinglong-term opportunities for

Conference Session

Marketing Engineering as a Career Path to URMs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Delaine, Drexel University; Adam Fontecchio, Drexel University

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Minorities in Engineering

of obtaining a Ph.D., cultural Page 14.1331.5impacts of graduate school, industry versus academia career opportunities, becoming a professorat a predominantly white university vs. HBCU, graduate survival skills and overall concerns andfears of pursuing graduate degrees. They mirror what the literature has said are some of the mainconcerns and hesitations about graduate school, and open discussion with peers can be effectivein easing concerns, more specifically in the following areas: • Cultural Capital/Congruity: Being surrounded by peers and people that make you feel comfortable is valuable in any environment. The pursuit of a

Conference Session

Career Development in Engineering: From Higher Education to Industry

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitchell L Springer PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Mark T Schuver, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Continuing Professional Development

Paper ID #17613Educational Support through the Career Life-Span of Professional WorkingAdult Learners: An Integrative Theoretical and Experiential Reflection fromthe Learner’s PerspectiveDr. Mitchell L Springer PMP, SPHR, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Dr. Mitchell L. Springer PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Dr. Springer currently serves as an Executive Director for Purdue University’s Polytechnic Institute lo- cated in West Lafayette, Indiana. He has over 35 years of theoretical and Defense industry-based practical experience from four disciplines: Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Program Management

Conference Session

Career Development in Engineering: From Higher Education to Industry

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ben David Lutz, Virginia Tech; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Continuing Professional Development

as exploring students’ conceptions of diversity and its importance within engineering fields.Dr. Marie C Paretti, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Marie C. Paretti is a Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where she co-directs the Vir- ginia Tech Engineering Communications Center (VTECC). Her research focuses on communication in engineering design, interdisciplinary communication and collaboration, design education, and gender in engineering. She was awarded a CAREER grant from the National Science Foundation to study expert teaching in capstone design courses, and is co-PI on numerous NSF grants exploring communication, design, and identity in engineering. Drawing on theories of

Conference Session

Career Development in Engineering: From Higher Education to Industry

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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Diversity

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Continuing Professional Development

Conference Session

Career Development in Engineering: From Higher Education to Industry

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitchell L Springer PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Mark T Schuver, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Continuing Professional Development

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session 15: Perspectives on Engineering Careers and Workplaces

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Becka Morgan, Western Oregon University; Heidi J.C. Ellis, Western New England University; Gregory W Hislop, Drexel University

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Educational Research and Methods

[11]  Guidelines to aid instructors [15]  An initial approach to project selection [17]Other research has explored ways to support student involvement in HFOSS projects. Resultsof this research [13, 14, 16, 18] have shown that student involvement in HFOSS has positiveimpact on:  Student attitude towards software engineering  Self-reported learning of software engineering knowledge  Selection of major and career plans  Technical and professional knowledge  Understanding of how to develop and maintain softwareIt should be noted that female students reported a significantly greater understanding ofhow to manage software projects [14].2.2 Motivating QuestionsThe investigation reported in

Conference Session

Advancing Research on Engineering Leaders’ Confidence, Careers, and Styles

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Serhiy Kovalchuk, University of Toronto; Qin Liu, University of Toronto; Cindy Rottmann, University of Toronto; Mike Klassen, University of Toronto; Jamie Ricci, Indspire; Doug Reeve P.Eng., University of Toronto; Emily Moore P.Eng., University of Toronto

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development

Indigenous peoples’ access to education. Prior to joining Indspire in 2018, Jamie worked at Engineers Canada as the Manager of Research. Here, she examined enrolment and graduation trends of engineering students, their school- to-work transitions and labour market outcomes. Jamie also focused on increasing Indigenous peoples’ access to and representation in engineering in Canada. While at Engineers Canada, she collaborated with ILead at the University of Toronto.Dr. Doug Reeve, University of Toronto Dr. Reeve is the founding Director of the Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering (ILead) (2010- 2018) at the University of Toronto. After a lengthy career as a consulting engineer he made development of personal

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session 15: Perspectives on Engineering Careers and Workplaces

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Stephen Barner, Oregon State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University; Sean Lyle Gestson, Oregon State University

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Educational Research and Methods

include conceptual change and situated cognition. He received the NSF CAREER award in 2010 and is working on a study to characterize prac- ticing engineers’ understandings of core engineering concepts. He is a Senior Associate Editor for the Journal of Engineering Education.Mr. Sean Lyle Gestson, Oregon State University Sean Gestson is a recent graduate from the University of Portland where he studied Civil Engineering with a focus in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering. He is currently conducting Engineering Education research while pursuing a doctoral degree in Civil Engineering at Oregon State University. His research interests include problem solving, decision making, and engineering curriculum

Conference Session

Advancing Research on Engineering Leaders’ Confidence, Careers, and Styles

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cindy Rottmann, University of Toronto; Doug Reeve P.Eng., University of Toronto; Serhiy Kovalchuk, University of Toronto; Mike Klassen, University of Toronto; Milan Maljkovic; Emily L. Moore, University of Toronto

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development

Paper ID #25598Counting Past Two: Engineers’ Leadership Learning TrajectoriesDr. Cindy Rottmann, University of Toronto Cindy Rottmann is the Associate Director of Research at the Troost Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering, University of Toronto. Her research interests include engineering leadership in university and workplace settings as well as ethics and equity in engineering education.Dr. Doug Reeve, University of Toronto Dr. Reeve is the founding Director of the Troost Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering (Troost ILead) (2010-2018) at the University of Toronto. After a lengthy career as a

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session 15: Perspectives on Engineering Careers and Workplaces

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gretchen A. Dietz, University of Florida; Elliot P. Douglas, University of Florida; Erica D. McCray, University of Florida

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

. Faulkner, “Doing gender in engineering workplace cultures. I. Observations from the field,” Eng. Stud., vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 3–18, Mar. 2009.[14] Z. Leonardo, Race Frameworks: A Multidimensional Theory of Racism and Education. Teachers College Press, 2013.[15] M. S. Ross, “A unicorn’s tale: Examining the experiences of Black women in engineering industry,” Purdue Univ., p. 376, 2016.[16] M. M. S. Ross and D. A. Godwin, “Engineering Identity Implications on the Retention of Black Women in Engineering Industry,” presented at the ASEE Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA, 2016, p. 11.[17] S. A. Hofacker, “Career Self-Efficacy as a Means of Understanding the Gap Between Career Attainment and Opportunity for the U.S. Government Black

Conference Session

Advancing Research on Engineering Leaders’ Confidence, Careers, and Styles

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Fromel, Pennsylvania State University; Matthew Bennett; Lei Wei, ELIM program, Pennsylvania State University; Meg Handley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Dena Lang, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Andrew Michael Erdman, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Engineering Leadership Development

Paper ID #25510Engineering Leadership Styles Used in Industry TodayMichele Fromel, Pennsylvania State UniversityMatthew BennettMr. Lei Wei, ELIM program, Pennsylvania State UniversityDr. Meg Handley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Meg Handley is currently the Associate Director for Engineering Leadership Outreach at Penn State University. Previously, Meg served as the Director of the Career & Corporate Connection’s office at the Smeal College of Business at Penn State University. Meg completed her PhD in Workforce Education at Penn State, where she focused on interpersonal behaviors and their impact on

Conference Session

Advancing Research on Engineering Leaders’ Confidence, Careers, and Styles

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William J. Schell IV P.E., Montana State University; Bryce E. Hughes, Montana State University; Brett Tallman P.E., Montana State University; Emma Annand, Montana State University; Romy M. Beigel, Montana State University; Monika B Kwapisz, Montana State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development

role of leadership and culture in process improvement. His research is supported by the NSF and industry and has received numerous national and international awards. He is an elected Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Management and serves as an Associate Editor for both the Engineering Management Journal and Quality Approaches in Higher Education. Prior to his academic career, Schell spent 14 years in industry where he held leadership positions focused on process improvement and organizational development.Dr. Bryce E. Hughes, Montana State University Bryce E. Hughes is an Assistant Professor in Adult and Higher Education at Montana State University, and affiliate faculty member with the Montana

Conference Session

Choice and Persistence in Engineering Education and Careers

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joanna Wolfe, Carnegie Mellon University; Beth A. Powell, Tennessee Tech University

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Educational Research and Methods

the perspectives of individuals who Page 24.1410.3have had successful, long-term careers as engineering professionals or faculty. These individualscertainly have the wherewithal to succeed as an engineer and their voices cannot be as easilydismissed as representing the viewpoints of those who are not “cut out” for the engineeringprofession.Our research also specifically examines the impact of left-of-center grading on women versusmen. Women tend to leave engineering at higher rates and with higher GPA’s than their malecounterparts and often cite poor teaching, intimidation, and loss of confidence among theirreasons for leaving [10, 11

Conference Session

Factors Impacting Engineering Career Choices, Including Engaging Families

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Massi, University of Central Florida; Charles H. Reilly, University of Central Florida; Diane Johnson, University of Central Florida; Leslie Castner, University of Central Florida

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-3204: EXPANDING YOUR HORIZONS: THE IMPACT OF A ONE-DAY STEM CONFERENCE ON MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS’ AND PAR-ENTS’ ATTITUDE TOWARD STEM CAREERSDr. Lisa Massi, University of Central Florida Lisa Massi is the Director of Operations Analysis in the UCF College of Engineering & Computer Sci- ence. Her primary responsibilities include accreditation, assessment, and data administration. She is a Co-PI of a NSF-funded S-STEM program at UCF entitled the ”Young Entrepreneur & Scholar (YES) Scholarship Program.” Her research interests include factors that impact student persistence to graduation and STEM career intentions.Dr. Charles H. Reilly, University of Central Florida Charles H. Reilly is the Associate Dean

Conference Session

Factors Impacting Engineering Career Choices, Including Engaging Families

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David R. Heil, David Heil & Associates, Inc.; Neil Hutzler, Michigan Technological University; Christine M. Cunningham, Museum of Science; Mia Jackson, Foundation for Family Science & Engineering; Joan F. Chadde, Michigan Technological University

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their parents. Page 25.636.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Family Engineering: Exploring Engineering With Elementary-Age Children And Their ParentsAbstractThe goal of Family Engineering is to actively engage elementary-age youth in exploringengineering activities and career opportunities with their parents. The program addresses bothnational and global needs for increasing the number and diversity of individuals interested andskilled in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Family Engineeringpromotes 21st Century skills of

Conference Session

Future Career and Professional Success for Graduate Students

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janie McClurkin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Velvet Fitzpatrick, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Catherine G.P. Berdanier, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Cyndi Lynch, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering’s Leadership Minor at Purdue University. She also serves as the Executive Director of the International Institute for Engineering Education Assessment (i2e2a). She ob- tained a B.S. in mathematics from Spelman College, a M.S. in industrial engineering from the University of Alabama, and a Ph.D. in Leadership and Policy Studies from Peabody College of Vanderbilt Univer- sity. Her teaching interests relate to the professional development of graduate engineering students and to leadership, policy, and change in STEM education. Primary research projects explore the preparation of graduate students for diverse careers and the development of reliable and valid engineering education assessment tools. She is a NSF

Conference Session

Choice and Persistence in Engineering Education and Careers

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allison Godwin, Clemson University; Geoff Potvin, Florida International University; Zahra Hazari, Florida International University

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #9082Do Engineers Beget Engineers? Exploring Connections Between the Engineering-related Career Choices of Students and their FamiliesMs. Allison Godwin, Clemson UniversityDr. Geoff Potvin, Florida International UniversityProf. Zahra Hazari, Florida International University Page 24.441.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Do Engineers Beget Engineers? Exploring Connections Between the Engineering-related Career Choices of Students and their

Conference Session

Choice and Persistence in Engineering Education and Careers

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gillian M. Nicholls, University of Alabama, Huntsville; Rhonda Kay Gaede, University of Alabama, Huntsville

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Educational Research and Methods

American Higher Education to Boost Completion and Reduce Costs. Testimony before the United States House of Representatives Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training. 2012, Washington, DC: Complete College America.27. Ohland, M.W., et al., Persistence, Engagement, and Migration in Engineering Programs. Journal of Engineering Education, 2008. 97(3): p. 259-278.28. Consumer Reports, Student debt grows to alarming levels -The hundreds of billions owed have potentially crippling ramifications for the U.S. economy, in Consumer Reports. 2012, Consumer Reports: Yonkers, NY.29. Rothstein, J. and C.E. Rouse, Constrained after college: Student loans and early-career occupational choices. Journal of

Conference Session

Future Career and Professional Success for Graduate Students

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiabin Zhu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Qunqun Liu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Graduate Studies

Engineering Education Assessment (i2e2a). She ob- tained a B.S. in mathematics from Spelman College, a M.S. in industrial engineering from the University of Alabama, and a Ph.D. in Leadership and Policy Studies from Peabody College of Vanderbilt Univer- sity. Her teaching interests relate to the professional development of graduate engineering students and to leadership, policy, and change in STEM education. Primary research projects explore the preparation of graduate students for diverse careers and the development of reliable and valid engineering education assessment tools. She is a NSF Faculty Early Career (CAREER) and Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) recipient

Conference Session

Choice and Persistence in Engineering Education and Careers

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beth A. Myers, University of Colorado Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado Boulder

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Educational Research and Methods

Conference Session

Future Career and Professional Success for Graduate Students

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renetta G. Tull, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Miguel Alfonso Nino, Virginia Polytechnic and State University; Kimberly Monique Holmes, George Mason University

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Graduate Studies

and expanding access to higher education for students of color and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Page 24.237.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Building a Community of Practice Among STEM Graduate Students to Foster Academic and Professional SuccessIntroductionSTEM graduate students will enter a competitive and ever-changing workforce, in whichnetworking and the need to build strong professional connections are mandatory for success.STEM graduate programs need to provide comprehensive career preparation, exposure to a widerange of career

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Future Career and Professional Success for Graduate Students

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel Louis Kajfez, Ohio State University; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech

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Graduate Studies

. Projects supported by the National Science Foundation include interdisciplinary pedagogy for pervasive computing design; writing across the curriculum in Statics courses; as well as a CAREER award to explore the use of e- portfolios to promote professional identity and reflective practice. Her teaching emphasizes the roles of engineers as communicators and educators, the foundations and evolution of the engineering education discipline, assessment methods, and evaluating communication in engineering. Page 24.652.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Graduate

Conference Session

Factors Impacting Engineering Career Choices, Including Engaging Families

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juyeon Y. Kluin, Purdue University; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

) continue to develop, because there is a general understanding that pre-college engineering education will provide a diverse STEM talent pool3, 4. In order to providemore opportunities and ultimately motivate young learners to choose careers in engineering,educators and policymakers have focused on expanding a variety of programs, such as K-12outreach programs and teacher training, to help young learners‟ as well as the general public‟sunderstanding of what engineering is. Many engineering education experts have also assessedand discussed the status of current P-12 engineering education in addition to developingengineering standards. Given the growth in the number of interests and efforts directed towards developing pre-college engineering

Conference Session

Choice and Persistence in Engineering Education and Careers

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brianna L. Dorie, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Tamecia R. Jones, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Meagan C. Pollock, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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. in Engineering Education from Purdue University. Meagan worked as a engineer for Texas Instruments, including three co-op rotations, before returning to school to earn her doctorate. She has earned a B.S. in Computer Science from Texas Woman’s University, and a Masters of Electrical Engineering from Texas Tech University. In addition, Meagan has developed secondary curriculum in STEM for Learning.com and Scientific Minds, and worked as a research consultant for Texas Instruments Education Technology in exploring the K-12 Engineering Education market opportunities. As a researcher, Meagan’s current work is focused on closing the gender gap in engineering, improving STEM career counseling, equipping STEM

Conference Session

Future Career and Professional Success for Graduate Students

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine G.P. Berdanier, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sara E. Branch, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jeremi S. London, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Benjamin Ahn, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Paper ID #10232Survey Analysis of Engineering Graduate Students’ Perceptions of the SkillsNecessary for Career Success in Industry and AcademiaMs. Catherine G.P. Berdanier, Purdue University, West Lafayette Catherine G.P. Berdanier is a Ph.D. student in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She earned her B.S. in Chemistry from The University of South Dakota and her M.S. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Purdue University. Her current research interests include graduate-level engineering education, including inter- and multidisciplinary graduate education, innovative and novel graduate

Conference Session

Lisa's Legacy: Guiding Students Toward Engineering Careers, Excellent!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Goldschneider, University of Virginia

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

perceptions are what will eventuallyinform a student’s decision on where to enroll, making sure that the students have as muchinformation as possible is paramount so that they can make an informed decision of theenvironment that will best suit them. Whether students were able to set foot on campus prior toenrolling or not and the accompanying pre-college experiences inform the degree to whichstudents feel like they belong on campus, setting the starting point for their collegiate career. Thepurpose of this qualitative investigation is to compare the anticipatory socialization experiencesof eight students and understand how the experiences differed between those who were able tomake it to campus prior to enrolling and those who were not, to better

Conference Session

Lisa's Legacy: Guiding Students Toward Engineering Careers, Excellent!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jialing Wu, Vanderbilt University; Medha Dalal, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Research (EER).Dr. Medha Dalal, Arizona State University Medha Dalal’s career as an engineering education researcher focuses on addressing complex engineering education challenges by building capacity for stakeholders at the grassroots, while also informing policy. She is an assistant research professor and associate director of scholarly initiatives at the learning and teaching hub in the Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. She has a Ph.D. in Engineering Education, a master’s in computer science, and a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. Her research at the cross-roads of engineering, education, and technology seeks to transform and democratize engineering education by exploring ways of

Conference Session

Lisa's Legacy: Guiding Students Toward Engineering Careers, Excellent!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Britta Solheim, Wartburg College; Jack Saylor Priske, Wartburg College; Murad Musa Mahmoud, Wartburg College; Cristian Gerardo Allen, Wartburg College; Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

, and Math (STEM) careers are vital to the success of anadvanced economy [1]. People in STEM jobs represent roughly 1 in 18 workers in the UnitedStates [2]. In addition, workers in STEM earn on average 26% more than those who are notemployed in STEM fields [2]. Despite the large benefits of a STEM career, growth of STEMemployment has plateaued, and many individuals leave those fields after joining [3]. In addition,there is a significant gap between men and women working in STEM-related fields, with menoutpacing women. One potential factor in this gap can be attributed to self-efficacy.A student’s self-efficacy refers to a “Judgement about one’s ability to organize and execute thecourses of action necessary to attain a specific goal” [4, p. 1