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Who Engineering Includes Impacts How Engineers Work: Diversity Challenges and Design Thinking Solutions

Who Engineering Includes Impacts How Engineers Work: Diversity Challenges and Design Thinking Solutions
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Author(s): Stephen Secules (Florida International University, USA), Alexandra Coso Strong (Florida International University, USA)and Trina Fletcher (Florida International University, USA)
Copyright: 2021
Pages: 25
Source title: Implementation Strategies for Improving Diversity in Organizations
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Claretha Hughes (University of Arkansas, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-4745-8.ch008

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Abstract

This chapter focuses on the persistent lack of diversity in the engineering profession along intersections of race, gender, and other key demographic categories (e.g., sexual orientation, socioeconomic status). After outlining specific circumstances that have influenced the lack of diversity in engineering, the chapter outlines particular challenges related to this lack of diversity and suggests a design thinking approach to resolving those challenges. Drawing on research from engineering education, design thinking, and workplace practice, the authors provide both familiar and novel strategies for addressing diversity in engineering as well as in other professions.

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