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Becoming La Ingeniera: Examining the Engineering Identity Development of Undergraduate Latina Students
Journal of Latinos and Education
  • Sarah L. Rodriguez, Texas A & M University - Commerce
  • Erin E. Doran, Iowa State University
  • Mackenzie Sissel, Iowa State University
Document Type
Article
Publication Version
Accepted Manuscript
Publication Date
1-1-2019
DOI
10.1080/15348431.2019.1648269
Abstract

Latina students are enrolling in postsecondary education in high numbers, yet their enrollment in engineering fields remains low. Part of the challenge Latina students face is a struggle to develop a strong professional identity as an engineer. Using a phenomenological approach, this study examined the experiences of undergraduate Latina engineering students. Researchers used a four-step process to understand the meaning-making process of identity formation. Latina engineering students developed professional identities through interactions with family members, engagement with identity-based organizations, and in relation to their other identities. Implications include the need to enhance family involvement, provide organizational support, and consider intersecting identities.

Comments

This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in the Journal of Latinos and Education in 2019, available online at DOI: 10.1080/15348431.2019.1648269. Posted with permission.

Copyright Owner
Taylor & Francis Group, LLC
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Citation Information
Sarah L. Rodriguez, Erin E. Doran and Mackenzie Sissel. "Becoming La Ingeniera: Examining the Engineering Identity Development of Undergraduate Latina Students" Journal of Latinos and Education (2019)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/erin-doran/20/