Abstract
This paper introduces the Professional Engineering Pathways Study (PEPS), a three-year study aimed at developing new understandings of early career engineering career preparedness and decision-making. The project takes a national perspective, drawing on data from six partner institutions across the U.S., and focuses specifically on engineering students' experiences, perceptions, and plans as they look toward their initial career steps. The project involves two critical elements. The research element uses a longitudinal, mixed-method approach to examine how engineering students explore, select, and prepare for their chosen careers. The community of practice element focuses on bridging research-to-practice by engaging administrators, faculty, and staff at the six partner institutions in data interpretation and dissemination activities. This research will help drive continuous improvement in engineering programs and universities. Preliminary results of the study will be presented at the conference.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE |
| Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. |
| Volume | 2015-December |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781479984534 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Dec 2 2015 |
| Event | 2015 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE 2015 - El Paso, United States Duration: Oct 21 2015 → Oct 24 2015 |
Other
| Other | 2015 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE 2015 |
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| Country | United States |
| City | El Paso |
| Period | 10/21/15 → 10/24/15 |
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Keywords
- cognitive information processing theory
- college-career transition
- community of practice
- decision-making
- expectancy value theory
- longitudinal
- mixed-methods
- preparedness
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Computer Science Applications
- Software
- Education
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Professional engineering pathways study : A longitudinal study of early career preparedness and decision-making. / Brunhaver, Samantha; Streveler, Ruth; Carrico, Cheryl; Matusovich, Holly; Boylan-Ashraf, Peggy; Sheppard, Sheri.
Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE. Vol. 2015-December Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2015. 7344402.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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