Title: Gender and Technological Skill Acquisition in Engineering Education: A Statistical Examination
Authors: Oyeka Dumtoochukwu Obiora, Ekengwu Bonaventure Onyeka and Nwawelu Udora Nwabuoku
Volume: 9
Issue: 3
Pages: 9-12
Publication Date: 2025/03/28
Abstract:
This study seeks to help bridge the gap between industry and academia by examining the technological skills possessed by engineering students, the methods through which they acquire these skills, and the influence of gender on the acquisition process. A cross-classification analysis revealed that male students are more likely to seek information technology skills outside the university, resulting in an average of 3.06 skills per male student, compared to 2.2 skills per female student.