Unleashing the Power of Data Analytics to Examine Engineering Students’ Experiences and Outcomes

Abstract

Her research interests include learning experiences and outcomes assessment in postsecondary education, research methodologies and data analytics in engineering education.

Engineering Pathways from High School to Workplace: A Review of the Literature

“…We began with building upon our previous literature review [1] of the articles published by the Journal of Engineering Education (JEE) from 2011 to 2021 that focused on undergraduate engineering students' development. We used the database we had created but extracted articles on high school and undergraduate students' experiences in reference to the relevant research topics identified from our methodological review of articles published by four major engineering education journals [16].…”

“…However, not all important factors that literature reveals in relation to engineering pathways are included in the theory. For example, science identity formation in high school [81], and engineering professional identity in postsecondary education [1], are important to individuals' engineering pathways; however, identity , is not an explicit component of SCCT. Therefore, how to add these factors into SCCT can be future work on engineering pathways.…”

“…With the recent emphasis on "STEM" (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), a myriad of opportunities have emerged for students to navigate into engineering degrees and subsequently into engineering careers. Career development is an important domain of engineering students' professional growth [1], so engineering pathways have emerged as a topic of engineering education research [2].…”

“…Summary of influencing factors for engineering pathways in three life stagesAs discussed above, our literature review has generally informed us of the engineering pathways and the major influencing factors, thus serving as a starting point for our inquiries about engineering pathways. Our review demonstrates that research on engineering pathways closely intersects with research on Engineering Student Experiences and Outcomes (ESEO)[1], and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (EDI) research. Therefore, advancing research on engineering pathways will contribute to both ESEO and EDI research.…”