Project Effective recruitment for engineering programs (Honors) Program John Martinson Honors College Term Academic Year 2025 Status Saved Research Area engineering education, STEM education, communication studies, mixed methods Description This project uses mixed-method research design to investigate the effectiveness of different recruitment strategies for engineering bridge/pathway programs based on the framework of diffusion of innovations and relationship recruiting. The research findings will not only help the engineering college but other programs to recruit more effectively. Survey and interview data were collected. More in-depth literature review, data analysis, and professional communication (paper publication and conference presentations) are needed for the project. The research course to register could be the EEE 49800 (https://engineering.purdue.edu/EEE/Academics/CurrentStudents/UndergraduateResearchEEE) or a research/project/capstone course from your discipline or Honors college. Supervisor Xinyu Zhang Mentor Type of work required Conduct a literature review; engage in quantitative/qualitative data analysis (thematic analysis and statistical analysis); support writing scientific papers and preparing conference presentations. Websites Qualifications GPA of 3.2 or higher, Junior or Senior. Major / Minor includes STEM, education, psychology, or similar degrees, or high interest level in STEM education from other fields of study. Students should be punctual, responsible, and responsive; strong at communication, technical writing, and data analysis skills; familiar with library database usage. Experience with literature review, statistical and themetic analysis are preferred. Credit Hours 3 Weekly Hours 10 (estimated)