College - Author 1
College of Engineering
Department - Author 1
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Department
Advisor
Lizabeth Lea Thompson, College of Engineering, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Department
Funding Source
Cal Poly's Engineering Possibilities in College (EPIC) Program
Date
10-2025
Abstract/Summary
If the four elements of motivation and engagement are present in engineering outreach activities, does this affect the desire to become an engineer? Four elements: Autonomy, Purpose, Community, Mastery.
If the four elements of motivation and engagement are present/increased, and thereby motivation and engagement increase, do more students attending an engineering outreach event want to become engineers? If yes, then those activities where the four elements are increased/present should show an increase in students who are engaged and motivated to become engineers. If no, then the design of activities is not a major deciding factor in whether a student wants to become an engineer after the activity.
October 1, 2025.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/ceng_surp/140