Student Navigation in Undergraduate Engineering Programs

Creating learning environments that empower diverse student groups in pursuing engineering degrees is a national imperative. To support this goal, colleges and universities provide numerous forms of support intended to increase the success of their students. However, student outcomes and previous research reveal the need for more responsive student support tailored to individual student's needs. To support this effort, Dr. Lee’s research team focuses on advancing the extent to which the engineering community understands how marginalized students navigate undergraduate engineering degree programs. During this seminar, Dr. Lee and Malini Josiam will discuss ongoing work as part of an NSF CAREER project aiming to critically examine the experiences and perspectives of marginalized students in engineering. By better understanding their experiences, we can create educational environments that are more responsive to the cultural backgrounds of the student populations.