This $140,725 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) will fund research at the University of New Mexico from September 2022 through August 2025. The research aims to study early-career engineers' experiences with equity and ethics during their transition from academia to professional practice.
Specifically, the University of New Mexico will conduct a national survey and interviews of early-career engineers to understand how their academic preparation and workplace training have shaped their views and behavior regarding social equity, diversity, and inclusion in engineering. The research seeks to identify effective practices for incorporating real-world ethical scenarios into undergraduate engineering education. Findings will be used to develop learning activities for instructors. An advisory board from professional societies and industry will guide the study and disseminate results to inform early-career professional development. The funding supports the NSF's goal of improving engineering research and education.
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