CANNAERTS, Mieke

CRAPS, Sofie

LANGIE, Greet

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Engineering stereotypes can hinder different groups to identify with and choose for engineering. The stereotypical image, often characterised as male, white and harsh technical oriented, can negatively impact students’ perception of engineering as a field to which they can belong. Recently, PREFER tests were designed to increase students’ awareness of the different roles an engineer can take on and of the importance of professional competencies in engineering. Research indicated that the tests were gendersensitive, meaning that females had other role preferences than males. These results inspired a follow up project to investigate how the tests can be used as instruments to increase attractiveness and retention in engineering

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Do We Unwittingly Exclude Students? A Case Study To Evaluate An Engineering Test For Inclusivity.

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Do We Unwittingly Exclude Students? A Case Study To Evaluate An Engineering Test For Inclusivity.

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