Vicente, S., & Matusovich, H. M., & Gersie, W. (2023, June), Intern Perceptions and Learning Experiences: Assessment Insights from a Research Internship Program  Paper presented at 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Baltimore , Maryland. 10.18260/1-2--43822

\bibitem{asee_peer_43822}
  Vicente, S., \& Matusovich, H. M., \& Gersie, W. (2023, June), \emph{Intern Perceptions and Learning Experiences: Assessment Insights from a Research Internship Program}
  Paper presented at 2023 ASEE Annual Conference \& Exposition, Baltimore , Maryland.
  10.18260/1-2--43822

Sophia Vicente, Holly M. Matusovich, and Wayne Gersie.  "Intern Perceptions and Learning Experiences: Assessment Insights from a Research Internship Program".  2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Baltimore , Maryland, 2023, June.  ASEE Conferences, 2023.  https://strategy.asee.org/43822 Internet.  08 Jun, 2024

\bibitem{asee_peer_43822}
  Sophia Vicente, Holly M. Matusovich, and Wayne Gersie.
  "Intern Perceptions and Learning Experiences: Assessment Insights from a Research Internship Program".
  \emph{2023 ASEE Annual Conference \& Exposition, Baltimore , Maryland, 2023, June}.
  ASEE Conferences, 2023.
  https://strategy.asee.org/43822 Internet.  08 Jun, 2024

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TY  - CPAPER
AB  - The SOAR internship program is an excellent example of what the National Academy of Engineering defines as a “high-impact practice”. The purpose of the program is to support underrepresented minorities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors and serve as an opportunity to intern with the ARL at Penn State (ARL) to develop the skills needed to succeed in the workforce. Through a cohort and mentorship structure, the program provides interns with hands-on and relevant internship experience. The purpose of the SOAR program assessment was to examine the program during the summer of 2021 and gain a deeper understanding of the intern’s experiences. Specifically, the goals were to: (1) Understand intern perceptions of the program and what sets SOAR apart as a program, (2)	Explore intern’s learning experiences in the SOAR program, (3)	Provide recommendations for future assessment.

Ultimately, while each intern who chooses to intern with ARL may have varying motivations, in the selection process the SOAR program sets itself apart through its technical research and diversity-focused cohort model which are supported with competitive benefits. Additionally, the intern’s descriptions of the program indicate an overall positive perception of the SOAR. In terms of interns’ learning experiences, the positive results from the MUSIC Model survey demonstrated motivation outcomes associated with learning. The findings from the workplace thriving survey demonstrate that SOAR and ARL created an environment conducive to learning and that the interns viewed the experience as a learning opportunity. These results support the goals of the program and also indicate areas for future inquiry including exploring mentor perceptions and influence of intern background on experience. 

This assessment and continued research stand to have a positive impact on the SOAR program and other internship programs. Furthermore, the results of this assessment have the opportunity to aid continual improvement and support translation to other contexts.

AU  - Sophia Vicente
AU  - Holly M. Matusovich
AU  - Wayne Gersie
CY  - Baltimore , Maryland
DA  - 2023/06/25
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