Since 2003, researchers with MIDFIELD have conducted numerous high quality studies that have challenged assumptions and informed decisions in engineering education.
- Expanding Access to and Participation in the Multiple Institution Database for Investigating Engineering Longitudinal Development. Matthew Ohland, PI; Susan Lord, Co-PI; Catherine Brawner, Co-PI; Russell Long, Co-PI; Marisa Orr, Co-PI. 2016-2022.
- CAREER: Empowering students to be adaptive decision makers. Marisa Orr, PI. 2017-2022.
- Explaining Choice, Persistence, and Attrition of Black Students in Electrical, Computer, and Mechanical Engineering. Catherine Mobley, PI; Catherine Brawner, Co-PI; Marisa Orr, Co-PI. 2018-2022.
- Access to Cooperative Education Programs and the Academic and Employment Returns by Race, Gender, and Discipline. Joyce Main, PI; Matthew Ohland, former PI. 2013-2019.
- Understanding Diverse Pathways: Disciplinary Trajectories of Engineering Students. Susan Lord, PI; Matthew Ohland, Co-PI. 2011-2016.
- Characterizing Non-Traditional Student Access and Success in Engineering. Jacqueline McNeil, PI; Matthew Ohland, former PI; Russell Long, former Co-PI. 2014-2016.
- Characterizing and Modeling the Experience of Transfer Students in Engineering. Matthew Ohland, PI; Catherine Mobley, Co-PI; Clemencia Cosentino, Co-PI. 2010-2015.
- A Comparative Study of Engineering Matriculation Practices. Matthew Ohland, PI; Catherine Brawner, Co-PI. 2010-2014.
- Planning Grant: Developing a National Higher Education Student Unit Record Database. Matthew Ohland, PI. 2012-2013.
- Socioeconomic Factors in Engineering Pathways. Matthew Ohland, PI; Valerie Lundy-Wagner, Co-PI; Marisa Orr, Co-PI. 2009-2012.
- Collaborative Research: GSE/RES The Effect of Climate and Pedagogy on Persistence: A Longitudinal Study of Women in Undergraduate Engineering Programs. Matthew Ohland, PI (Purdue); Susan Lord, PI (U. San Diego) Mara Wasburn, Co-PI (Purdue); Michelle Camacho, Co-PI (U. San Diego). 2007-2012.
- Using SI and SCCT to explore MIDFIELD. Demetra Evangelou, PI; Matthew Ohland, Co-PI. 2009-2012.
- The Effect of Academic Policies on the Effectiveness and Efficiency of Achieving Student Outcomes. Matthew Ohland, PI. 2009-2010
- Studies Using the Multiple Institution Database for Investigating Engineering Longitudinal Development (MIDFIELD). Matthew Ohland, PI. 2007-2009
- SGER: Proof of Concept of a New Business Model for the Multiple Institution Database for Investigating Engineering Longitudinal Development. Matthew Ohland, PI; Timothy Anderson, Co-PI. 2006-2009.
- Studies Using the Multiple Institution Database for Investigating Engineering Longitudinal Development (MIDFIELD). Matthew Ohland, PI; Timothy Anderson, Co-PI. 2004-2007.