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Instrument for Testing State of Mind in Engineering (ITSME!)

(Previously Engineering State of Mind (ESMI) now ITSME)

In case you don’t want to read below, and just want to take the tool, click the link Below here:

 I want to Find out my State of Mind in Engineering (ITSME)

Are you a transfer student? Click this link to learn more about your Engineering State of Mind

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Are you wondering what you really think about Engineering?? Read this First!

Are you a Freshman or Sophomore student? Are you unsure why you feel doubt or even if you should be in the field? Are you aware you’re not ALONE? Before you decide anything, let’s check your State of Mind in Engineering (ITSME). Maybe you just have low feelings of inclusion or confidence. That’s okay, there are ways to change these attitudes! But before seeking anything, find out what’s really making you question yourself and what really motivates you!

Background behind the tool

The purpose of the My Engineering State of Mind (ESM)  tool  is to help students who are in their first and second years of engineering school better understand how certain factors or values play a role in their success in engineering. This tool utilizes the Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) (click here to find out more) as a framework for the research. This theory highlights how a student’s career interests are developed, how career success is obtained, and what career choices are made to achieve that success.
How do I view myself as an engineer at UMBC? Click here:
I want to Find out my Engineering State of Mind

 Variables 

1. How motivated am I to study and practice engineering?

(Possible Score: 0% – 100%)

  • General Impressions of Engineering
  • Motivation: Intrinsic Psychological, Mentor Influence, Financial, Social Good, Mentor Influence, Intrinsic Behavioral, and Parental Influence

2. How do I feel about being an Engineer?

(Possible Score: 0% – 100%)

  • Engineering Career Expectations
  • How inclusive do I feel in the Engineering field? (Feelings of Inclusion)
  • How well do I handle hard situations in Engineering? i.e Failing a test  (Coping Self-Efficacy)

3. How do I value skills necessary for engineering?

(Possible Score: 0% – 100%)

  • Perceived Importance of Math and Science Skills
  • Perceived Importance of Professional and Interpersonal Skills

Scoring

The following visual is a representation of the scoring scales for each category.  There are no bad scores. A low score may reveal either the variable has low impact on your perceptions or you don’t feeling strongly about the specific subject. Each variable and sub-variable was measured based on a 4pt, 5pt or 7pt scale.