P2P Project

Prototype to Production (P2P) NSF-EEC-0550608

This three-year (2006-09), National Science Foundation-funded study assesses the alignment between undergraduate engineering program goals, curricula, and instruction and the goals of the National Academy of Engineering’s recent The Engineer of 2020. The "P2P" study investigates the educational experiences of undergraduates in two- and four-year colleges, examining how diverse students (women, low-income, and historically underrepresented students) experience their engineering programs and perceive the engineering profession. The project sample will include 33 four-year institutions and 15 community colleges. To view the the project timeline and current status, click here.

This research study is guided by a National Advisory Board and has been endorsed by the following professional societies and organizations:

American Society for Engineering Education Engineering Dean's Council
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
American Society of Civil Engineers
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.
Institute of Industrial Engineers
American Society of Mechanical Engineers