Engineering survivors: Students who persisted through academic failures

Authors

Amanda C. Emberly, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoFollow
Dong San Choi, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignFollow
Taylor Williams, Harding UniversityFollow
Michael C. Loui, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Journal of Engineering Education

Publication Date

1-2024

Volume

113

Issue

1

First Page

12

Last Page

29

Abstract

In the United States, the current 6-year completion rate in
engineering is a mere 54% among full-time students who enter a 4-year course.
Researchers have identified many reasons why students leave engineering,
including academic difficulties and poor teaching. However, the problems experi-
enced by the departing students are also experienced by students who persist in
engineering. Why do some students persist in engineering while others depart?

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Recommended Citation

Emberly, A. C., Choi, D. S., Williams, T., & Loui, M. C. (2024). Engineering survivors: Students who persisted through academic failures. Journal of Engineering Education, 113 (1), 12-29. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.harding.edu/engineering-physics-facpub/35