Though engineering is often perceived as a pathway of upward mobility in the United States,
very little is known about the experiences of undergraduate engineering students who come …

In this evidence-based practice paper, we discuss ways for researchers and educators to
more sensitively, accurately, and effectively collect demographic information on surveys …

Background: Grounded theory has evolved to become one of the most prominent qualitative
approaches in social science research. However, this methodology has been adopted in a …

Background Students' recognition beliefs have emerged as one of the most important
components of engineering role identity development for early‐career undergraduate …

Background Black women students in engineering higher education are underrepresented
and often face barriers at the nexus of race, gender, and engineering. When seeking to …

This literature review examines the influence of experiential learning through student
organization involvement on students' professional development and career expectations …

Background It is well known that earning a bachelor's degree in engineering is a demanding
task, but ripe with opportunity. For students from historically excluded demographic groups …

Supporting diverse students in engineering education is considered a critical unsolved issue
facing engineering education. The field continues to suffer from a lack of diversity and …

Employers expect engineering graduates to be prepared for their entry-level positions in the
rapidly advancing civil engineering industry. Employability, defined as developing …

This article draws on ethnographic research with low income, first generation (LIFG)
students at an engineering university and community college to explore the relevance of the …