Latin* Students in Engineering

Latin* Students in Engineering An International Focus on a Growing Population - Latinx Students in Engineering

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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.
 

Book information

ISBN: 9781978838680
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Imprint: Rutgers University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 620.00712073
DEWEY edition: 23/eng/20240415
Language: English
Number of pages: cm.
Weight: 454g
Height: 235mm
Width: 156mm