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

IF 2 3区工程技术 Q2 EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

Engineering Studies Pub Date : 2020-05-03 DOI:10.1080/19378629.2020.1795182

Rachel E. Friedensen, Sarah L. Rodriguez, E. Doran

引用次数: 5

Abstract

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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“理想”电气和计算机工程师的培养:部门文件分析

本文采用文档分析的方法，探讨了美国中西部一所研究型大学本科生在电气和计算机工程身份发展方面的院系信息传递。我们发现，这些文本共同创造了一个“理想的”电气和计算机工程师的形象。这幅图描绘了“理想的”电气和计算机工程师表现出技术能力，被认可为高质量的表现，全面发展，并且是不同团队的有效成员/领导者。讨论了对研究和实践的启示。

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来源期刊

Engineering Studies ENGINEERING, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE

CiteScore

3.60

自引率

17.60%

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审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： Engineering Studies is an interdisciplinary, international journal devoted to the scholarly study of engineers and engineering. Its mission is threefold: 1. to advance critical analysis in historical, social, cultural, political, philosophical, rhetorical, and organizational studies of engineers and engineering; 2. to help build and serve diverse communities of researchers interested in engineering studies; 3. to link scholarly work in engineering studies with broader discussions and debates about engineering education, research, practice, policy, and representation. The editors of Engineering Studies are interested in papers that consider the following questions: • How does this paper enhance critical understanding of engineers or engineering? • What are the relationships among the technical and nontechnical dimensions of engineering practices, and how do these relationships change over time and from place to place?