Class
Article
College
College of Engineering
Department
Engineering Education Department
Faculty Mentor
Ning Fang
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
There has been a shortage of engineering graduates who can meet up with the ever-growing demands of the industry. Hence there arises a need to increase the number of graduates that will drive the engineering sector of the nation. This can be achieved when there is an increase in retention of engineering students. In this research study, the college experiences, learning habits and environment of a group of high-achieving engineering students in the College of Engineering at Utah State University were examined. Two questionnaire surveys including College Student Experience Questionnaire (CSEQ) and Learning and Studies Strategy Inventory (LASSI) were administered to collect quantitative data. The analysis of quantitative data collected in this study revealed that high-achieving engineering students utilize learning strategies such as selecting main ideas, positive help seeking attitude, time management, test taking strategy, concentration, and motivation more than the national norms when carrying out academic task. Also, while 75% of the participants indicated that they have made much progress in learning and finding information on their own, more than 80% reported that college have greatly impacted their ability to think analytically and logically. We are hopeful that the results garnered from the study can be generalized or transferred within context. The outcome when applied in context in the long run will result in better academic performance of students, and subsequently increase in retention of engineering students who can meet the economic and industrial needs of the nation and function globally. Presentation Time: Thursday, 12-1 p.m.
Location
Logan, UT
Start Date
4-12-2021 12:00 AM
Included in
College and Learning Experiences of High-Achieving Engineering Students
Logan, UT
There has been a shortage of engineering graduates who can meet up with the ever-growing demands of the industry. Hence there arises a need to increase the number of graduates that will drive the engineering sector of the nation. This can be achieved when there is an increase in retention of engineering students. In this research study, the college experiences, learning habits and environment of a group of high-achieving engineering students in the College of Engineering at Utah State University were examined. Two questionnaire surveys including College Student Experience Questionnaire (CSEQ) and Learning and Studies Strategy Inventory (LASSI) were administered to collect quantitative data. The analysis of quantitative data collected in this study revealed that high-achieving engineering students utilize learning strategies such as selecting main ideas, positive help seeking attitude, time management, test taking strategy, concentration, and motivation more than the national norms when carrying out academic task. Also, while 75% of the participants indicated that they have made much progress in learning and finding information on their own, more than 80% reported that college have greatly impacted their ability to think analytically and logically. We are hopeful that the results garnered from the study can be generalized or transferred within context. The outcome when applied in context in the long run will result in better academic performance of students, and subsequently increase in retention of engineering students who can meet the economic and industrial needs of the nation and function globally. Presentation Time: Thursday, 12-1 p.m.