Latin Students in Engineering : An Intentional Focus on a Growing Population

Perez-felkner, Lara (EDT); Rodriguez, Sarah L. (EDT); Fluker, Ciera (EDT); Lane, Tonisha B. (CON); Espino, Maria L. (CON)

ISBN 10: 1978838670 / ISBN 13: 9781978838673

Editore: Rutgers University Press, 2024

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Riassunto:

The growing population of engineering students who identify as Latin* are underrepresented in the field of engineering. Latin* refers to an individual of Latin American origin or descent, without restricting to a specific gender. The asterisk (*) includes related identity terms such as Latina/é/o/u/x.There is, however, a rising need to train U.S. students in engineering skills to meet the demands of our increasingly technological workforce. Structurally excluding Latin* students hinders their economic and educational opportunities in engineering. Latin* Students in Engineering examines the state of Latin* engineering education at present as well as considerations for policy and practice regarding engineering education aimed at enhancing opportunity and better serving Latin* students. The essays in this volume first consider, theoretically and empirically, the experiences of Latin* students in engineering education and then expand beyond the student level to focus on institutional and social structures that challenge Latin* students' success and retention. Finally, it illuminates emergent work and considers future research, policy, and practice.
 

Informazioni sull'autore:

Lara Perez-Felkner is associate professor of higher education and sociology at Florida State University, Tallahassee.
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Sarah L. Rodriguez is associate professor of engineering education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Ciera Fluker is an associate researcher at Florida State University, Tallahassee.

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Titolo: Latin Students in Engineering : An ...
Casa editrice: Rutgers University Press
Data di pubblicazione: 2024
Legatura: Brossura
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