Gender Differences In In Class And Out Of Class Experiences That Influence The Intent To Complete An Engineering Degree

Catherine Amelink, Virginia Tech Dr. Catherine Amelink is currently serving as the Assessment Coordinator for the Division of Student Affairs, Virginia Tech. In this capacity she works with departments on program review activities, data analysis, and assessment of learning outcomes. Previously she served as Assessment Coordinator for undergraduate education at University of Maryland University College. She is a graduate of the Ph.D. program in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Virginia Tech. Her research interests include work-life spillover among faculty and issues confronting underrepresented groups in the STEM fields. Catherine has served as the Coordinator of Special Projects for the Office of the Provost at Virginia Tech focusing on faculty work-life issues, diversity efforts, excellence in undergraduate education, and coordinating university planning activities and served as a doctoral intern with the State Council of Higher Education.