| NSF Org: |
EEC Division of Engineering Education and Centers |
| Recipient: |
|
| Initial Amendment Date: | June 20, 2011 |
| Latest Amendment Date: | April 29, 2013 |
| Award Number: | 1129383 |
| Award Instrument: | Standard Grant |
| Program Manager: |
Elliot Douglas
EEC Division of Engineering Education and Centers ENG Directorate for Engineering |
| Start Date: | September 1, 2011 |
| End Date: | December 31, 2016 (Estimated) |
| Total Intended Award Amount: | $198,233.00 |
| Total Awarded Amount to Date: | $237,452.00 |
| Funds Obligated to Date: |
FY 2013 = $39,219.00 |
| History of Investigator: |
|
| Recipient Sponsored Research Office: |
5998 ALCALA PARK FRNT SAN DIEGO CA US 92110-2476 (619)260-6825 |
| Sponsor Congressional District: |
|
| Primary Place of Performance: |
CA US 92110-2492 |
| Primary Place of
Performance Congressional District: |
|
| Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): |
|
| Parent UEI: |
|
| NSF Program(s): | EngEd-Engineering Education |
| Primary Program Source: |
01001314DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT |
| Program Reference Code(s): |
|
| Program Element Code(s): |
|
| Award Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Fund Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Assistance Listing Number(s): | 47.041 |
ABSTRACT
This engineering education research project seeks to use a large, existing data set to help understand why some engineering disciplines attract more women and under-represented groups than others. In recognizing that different populations respond differently to programs, recruiting, and perceptions, this study can help us understand why students from different groups have different success rates for earning degrees in various engineering disciplines. The results of this study can better inform policy decisions aimed at recruiting and retaining students in engineering programs, and thus impact the engineering workforce.
The broader significance and importance of this project is by looking at data on large numbers of students from multiple institutions, the researchers can begin to understand how different groups experience college differently and how this impacts their success in obtaining an engineering degree. By basing the analysis on historical data, the study can potentially identify and help correct misconceptions about which groups of students succeed in engineering programs, and thus better engineer recruitment and retention efforts already underway at colleges to become more effective and efficient.
PUBLICATIONS PRODUCED AS A RESULT OF THIS RESEARCH
Note:
When clicking on a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) number, you will be taken to an external
site maintained by the publisher. Some full text articles may not yet be available without a
charge during the embargo (administrative interval).
Some links on this page may take you to non-federal websites. Their policies may differ from
this site.
Please report errors in award information by writing to: awardsearch@nsf.gov.
