Latin* Students in Engineering : An Intentional Focus on a Growing Population

The growing population of engineering students who identify as Latin* are underrepresented in the field of engineering.

Latin* refers to an individual of Latin American origin or descent, without restricting to a specific gender.

The asterisk (*) includes related identity terms such as Latina/é/o/u/x.There is, however, a rising need to train U.S. students in engineering skills to meet the demands of our increasingly technological workforce.

Structurally excluding Latin* students hinders their economic and educational opportunities in engineering.

Latin* Students in Engineering examines the state of Latin* engineering education at present as well as considerations for policy and practice regarding engineering education aimed at enhancing opportunity and better serving Latin* students.

The essays in this volume first consider, theoretically and empirically, the experiences of Latin* students in engineering education and then expand beyond the student level to focus on institutional and social structures that challenge Latin* students' success and retention.

Finally, it illuminates emergent work and considers future research, policy, and practice.