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Understanding the Workplace Transition Experiences of Undergraduate Queer Engineering Students

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Conference

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Location

Portland, Oregon

Publication Date

June 23, 2024

Start Date

June 23, 2024

End Date

July 12, 2024

Conference Session

Advancing Diversity in Engineering Education: Insights and Perspectives from Underrepresented Communities

Tagged Division

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

Tagged Topic

Diversity

Permanent URL

https://strategy.asee.org/48200

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Animesh Paul University of Georgia

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Animesh (He/They), originally from India, is presently a Ph.D. Candidate at the Engineering Education Transformations Institute, University of Georgia. He holds a bachelor's degree in Technology, specializing in Electronics and Electrical Engineering from KIIT University.

Animesh's academic focus delves into the complexities of the school-to-work transition, through an asset-based perspective. He is deeply dedicated to promoting inclusive engineering programs, motivated by his strong commitment to equity and social justice. Through his research and advocacy efforts, he strives to remove barriers and create environments where every individual's voice is respected. Actively involved in his community, Animesh recently took on the role of Vice President-Elect of Projects & Programs at Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Incorporated (oSTEM), with a vision of fostering a future where diversity flourishes and opportunities are accessible to everyone.

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Racheida S Lewis University of Georgia Orcid 16x16 orcid.org/0000-0002-1934-3199

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Racheida S. Lewis, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia in the Engineering Education Transformations Institute (EETI) and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Dr. Lewis believes in creating a diverse engineering field and strives to do so through connecting with teaching, and mentoring future engineers. She has devoted her life to this mission through her leadership and lifetime membership in the National Society of Black Engineers. Ultimately, Dr. Lewis aspires to bridge together research and pedagogy within the academy to improve engineering education within the field and across disciplines.

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Abstract

The transition from school to work is one of the most significant changes in a person's life, impacting their progress in both personal and professional endeavors. We present this work-in-progress paper as a scoping review aimed at identifying what is known about the experiences of Queer engineering students transitioning into the workforce. We conducted a search on engineering databases to gather relevant articles within the scope of our research. To conduct this scoping review, we have employed the five-stage framework developed by Arksey and O'Malley, which offers a systematic approach. Our research question aims to focus on exploring the existing literature on the experiences of Queer engineering graduates as they transition to the workforce, specifically within the context of the United States. The five-stage framework comprises the following steps: 1) identifying the research question; 2) identifying relevant studies; 3) selecting studies based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria; 4) charting the data, extracting key findings, identifying recurring themes 5) collating, and summarizing, and reporting the results. The ultimate objective of this paper is to provide a clear and descriptive summary of the existing knowledge related to the research question: “What is the current literature landscape regarding the experiences of Queer engineering students transitioning to the workforce in the United States?"

This paper delves into the tools and framework employed for the study and provides an overview of the current literature landscape. Our ultimate intention is to uncover the prevailing trends within literature, examine existing theories, and pinpoint potential gaps in the research. The purpose of showcasing this work at the conference is to initiate discussions on established literature concerning queer engineering graduates. We anticipate that future efforts, informed by the insights gained during the conference, will contribute to a thorough and systematic review of the transition experienced by the queer engineering workforce, ultimately fostering the development of a stronger engineering workforce.

Paul, A., & Lewis, R. S. (2024, June), Understanding the Workplace Transition Experiences of Undergraduate Queer Engineering Students Paper presented at 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon. https://strategy.asee.org/48200

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