Pursuing graduate study: Factors underlying undergraduate engineering students' decisions
Background Enrollment of US students in engineering graduate programs is declining, the
proportion of underrepresented groups being even lower at the graduate level than it is at …
proportion of underrepresented groups being even lower at the graduate level than it is at …
Master's and doctoral engineering students' interest in industry, academia, and government careers
Background Graduate education literature tends to focus on faculty careers with little
attention to industry careers. However, more than one‐third of US engineering doctorates …
attention to industry careers. However, more than one‐third of US engineering doctorates …
Modeling the pathways to self-confidence for graduate school in computing
AM Wofford - Research in Higher Education, 2021 - Springer
Given the significant need to increase and diversify graduate enrollments within computing
fields, it is vital to understand what shapes students' pathways to computing graduate …
fields, it is vital to understand what shapes students' pathways to computing graduate …
Promoting collaborative skills in online university: Comparing effects of games, mixed reality, social media, and other tools for ICT-supported pedagogical practices
JF Martínez-Cerdá, J Torrent-Sellens… - Behaviour & …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
This article analyses the development of collaborative skills through nine tools for
information and communication technologies (ICT)-supported pedagogical practices, which …
information and communication technologies (ICT)-supported pedagogical practices, which …
[HTML][HTML] Females' negative affective valence to math-related words
Emotional perceptions of math-related information can have profound effects on attitudes
about math, which, in turn, may lead to decreased math achievements. A large body of …
about math, which, in turn, may lead to decreased math achievements. A large body of …
Exploring engineering undergraduate students' attitudes toward mathematical problem posing
Abstract Mathematics has a key role to play in engineering education. Without strong
mathematical knowledge, engineering students often face difficulties in engineering …
mathematical knowledge, engineering students often face difficulties in engineering …
Using a Mock Conference to Develop Academic Writing and Presentation Skills in Undergraduate Students
CL Keesee, C Bauer-Reich - 2022 IEEE Frontiers in Education …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Undergraduate engineering education typically focuses on applying knowledge of physical
phenomena to solve problems and design solutions. Typically, there is little to no focus on …
phenomena to solve problems and design solutions. Typically, there is little to no focus on …
The relationships between freshmen's accuracy of self-evaluation and the likelihood of succeeding in chemistry and physics exams in two STEM undergraduate …
I Testa, S Galano, O Tarallo - International Journal of Science …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
In this longitudinal study, we investigate how demographic, cognitive and meta-cognitive
variables affect students' success in chemistry and physics exams in two Science …
variables affect students' success in chemistry and physics exams in two Science …
Upward transfer student pathways in computing: examining degree and career outcomes through structural equation modeling
JM Blaney, AM Wofford - … College Journal of Research and Practice, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Community college transfer represents an important mechanism for advancing access to
STEM degrees and careers. Yet, little is known about community college transfer pathways …
STEM degrees and careers. Yet, little is known about community college transfer pathways …
A technology-enabled assessment and attainment of desirable competencies
Engineering is an exciting field, offering exceptional career opportunities. Still, the success
of an engineering graduate depends upon their knowledge, skills, and attitude. Accreditation …
of an engineering graduate depends upon their knowledge, skills, and attitude. Accreditation …