Article ID: CBB612848872

The Making of ‘Ideal’ Electrical and Computer Engineers: A Departmental Document Analysis (2020)

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Rachel E. Friedensen (Author)
Sarah Rodriguez (Author)
Erin Doran (Author)


Engineering Studies
Volume: 12
Issue: 2
Pages: 104-126


Publication Date: 2020
Edition Details: Special issue on exclusion and inclusion in engineering education

This article uses document analysis to explore departmental messaging about electrical and computer engineering identity development for undergraduate students at an American research university in the Midwest. We found that these texts collectively produce an image of the ‘ideal’ electrical and computer engineer. This image depicts ‘ideal’ electrical and computer engineers as performing technical competence, being recognized for high-quality performance, and being well-rounded as well as an effective member/leader of diverse teams. Implications for research and practice are discussed.

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Authors & Contributors
Anderson, Brian D. O.
Downey, Gary Lee
Landström, Catharina
Lucena, Juan C.
Silva Suárez, Manuel
Vest, Charles M.
Journals
The Bridge: Journal of the National Academy of Engineering
Engineering Studies
Historical Records of Australian Science
Publishers
IEEE
Real Academia de Ingeniería
Concepts
Education, engineering
Engineering
Engineers
Students
Professional qualifications; status; remuneration
Universities and colleges
People
Moore, John Barratt
Time Periods
21st century
20th century
19th century
20th century, late
Places
United States
Sweden
Australia
Spain
Institutions
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT
Boston (band)
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