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. 2017 May 22;114(23):5964–5969. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1613117114

Table S8.

Summary of results by mentor condition for years 1 and 2

Dependent variables Significant change over time within conditions (slopes) Comparing change over time (slopes) between conditions
Control/no mentor Male mentor Female mentor Female vs. control Male vs. control Female vs. male
Year 1
 Belonging Decrease Decrease No change Significant Nonsignificant Significant
 Threat/challenge ratio Increase Increase No change Significant Nonsignificant Nonsignificant
 Engineering self-efficacy Decrease Decrease No change Significant Nonsignificant Nonsignificant
 Thoughts of switching majors Increase No change No change Significant Significant Nonsignificant
 Intentions to pursue advanced engineering degrees Decrease Decrease No change Significant Significant Nonsignificant
Year 2
 Belonging No change Decrease No change Nonsignificant Nonsignificant Significant
 Threat Increase Increase Increase Nonsignificant Nonsignificant Significant
 Intentions to pursue advanced engineering degrees Decrease Decrease No change Significant Nonsignificant Nonsignificant
Retention in engineering majors, % retained 89% 82% 100%