Though essential for graduate students' success, academic writing remains complex for a
variety of reasons. Lack of institutional support and non-transparent writing practices leave …

Background Graduate engineering student attrition is prevalent, but most literature that
studies graduate attrition is accomplished in disciplines outside of STEM or engineering …

Background Graduate engineering students are required to write for academic audiences;
however, very few engineering programs teach engineering academic writing, and similarly …

In response to calls for engineering programs to better prepare students for future careers,
many institutions offer courses with a design component to first-year engineering students …

Background: Little is known about how doctoral advising relationships form, but
understanding the inception of these relationships can be helpful to address doctoral …

Abstract English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) results in an increasing number of
students writing their master's theses in English as a second language (L2). The thesis …

Graduate engineering students are rarely taught to write in formal disciplinary coursework,
but it is an essential skill required for success in industry and academic careers. This study …

Background: There is limited research exploring the experiences of engineering education
scholars transitioning into faculty positions. It is an opportune time to explore these …

At the graduate level, most milestones are based on the ability to write for an academic
audience, whether that be for dissertation proposals, publications, or funding opportunities …

Socialization is critical to doctoral student success. However, many examinations of
students' socialization often compartmentalize attributes such as faculty interactions, peers …