The Influence of Background Characteristics on Socialization Processes in Engineering

• Published in: Association for Engineering Education - Engineering Library Division Papers
• Main Authors: Brennan-Wydra, Emma, Joanna Mirecki Millunchick, Johnson, Aaron W, Finelli, Cynthia J, Henderson, Trevion S
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: Atlanta American Society for Engineering Education-ASEE 15.06.2019
• Subjects: Balances (scales); Behavior; Colleges & universities; Demographic variables; Demographics; Engineering; Engineering education; Engineering profession; Psychology; Regression analysis; Socialization; Students; Tactics

Students’ experiences in college, both in and out of the classroom, can have significant impact on their success later in life, yet not all students take full advantage of the opportunities available to them. In order to investigate how students experience and engage with the college environment and...