Increasing the pool of transportation engineers
- Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
- Pennsylvania Transportation Inst., University Park, PA (USA)
This paper reports on the NCHRP 20-24(3) project entitled, Expanding the Civil Engineering Pool.'' The research has documented practices, receptions, and attitudes in the career-choice decision-making process. Information was collected from state transportation agencies and approximately 200 college/university civil and civil engineering technology departments in the United States. The identified programs range from Kindergarten through 12; they predominately address the junior and senior high school age groups. Many of these programs target underrepresented groups. However, in comparison to the numerous general'' programs, few specific civil engineering orientation programs exist. A series of focus group interviews identified attitudes and expectations concerning engineering as a career alternative. A marketing research team conducted the sessions with junior/senior high school students, college students, parents, teachers, guidance counselors, college faculty, and practicing civil engineers. This technique yielded insights into the motivations and perceptions necessary for a successful marketing program. The recommended action plans/strategies address public awareness, student retention, and curriculum modifications for Kindergarten through 12, pre-college, and college students. 4 tabs.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-84OR21400
- OSTI ID:
- 5624699
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-9109191-1; ON: DE91014540
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 61. annual meeting of the Institute of Transportation Engineers, Milwaukee, WI (USA), 22-25 Sep 1991
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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