- The strongest predictor in the engineering identity model and the model for commitment to an engineering career is initial sense of engineering identity at college entry, the pretest.
- Among college experiences, three experiences are significantly related to change in engineering identity. Students with greater concern for a career where they can work for social change, students who receive more mentoring and support from faculty, and students who experience more negative cross-racial interactions also indicate developing a stronger sense of engineering identity.
- The relationship between being singled out on the basis of race/ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation and engineering identity development is more pronounced for women than men. Women with a stronger sense of engineering identity report a higher frequency of being singled out.
- Students who participate in internship programs and in major-related clubs and organizations are more likely to commit to an engineering career.