This article uses document analysis to explore departmental messaging about electrical and computer engineering identity development for undergraduate students at an American research university in the Midwest. We found that these texts collectively produce an image of the ‘ideal’ electrical and computer engineer. This image depicts ‘ideal’ electrical and computer engineers as performing technical competence, being recognized for high-quality performance, and being well-rounded as well as an effective member/leader of diverse teams. Implications for research and practice are discussed.

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理想的电气和计算机工程师的培养：部门文件分析

本文使用文档分析来探​​索有关中西部一所美国研究型大学的本科生电气和计算机工程身份发展的部门信息。我们发现这些文本共同产生了“理想的”电气和计算机工程师的形象。此图描绘了“理想的”电气和计算机工程师，他们具有出色的技术能力，被公认为高质量的表现，全面发展且是各种团队的有效成员/领导者。讨论了对研究和实践的意义。