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

ISBN 10: 1978838670 / ISBN 13: 9781978838673

Published by Rutgers University Press, 2024

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Latin* Students in Engineering: An Intentional Focus on a Growing Population
• Publisher: Rutgers University Press
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1978838670
• ISBN 13: 9781978838673
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Fine

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Synopsis

Winner of the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education Edited Volume Book of the Year Award

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.
 

About the Author

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.