A Case Study On Transforming Undergraduate Engineering Education At The University Of Wisconsin Madison

Complex systems study, defined as an understanding of interrelationships between engineered, technical, and non-technical (e.g., social or environmental) systems, has been identified as a critical component of undergraduate engineering education. This paper assesses the extent to which complex systems study has been integrated into undergraduate mechanical engineering programs in the southeastern United States. Engineering administrators and faculty were surveyed and university websites associated with engineering education were examined. The results suggest engineering administrators and faculty believe that undergraduate engineering education remains focused on traditional engineering topics. However, the review of university websites indicates a significant level of activity in complex systems study integration at the university level, although less so at college and department levels.

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Integrating an environmental ethic into undergraduate engineering education-a case study at Grand Valley State University

Proceedings of the 1993 IEEE International Symposium on Electronics and the Environment ◽

10.1109/isee.1993.302831 ◽

2002 ◽

Author(s):

S.T. Fleischmann

Keyword(s):

Engineering Education ◽

Environmental Ethic ◽

State University ◽

Undergraduate Engineering ◽

Undergraduate Engineering Education

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ENGINEERS-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAMS AS A FRAMEWORK FOR INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT IN UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING EDUCATION: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Proceedings of the Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA) ◽

10.24908/pceea.vi0.13701 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Marcia Friesen ◽

Nadine Ibrahim ◽

Grant McSorley ◽

Stephen Mattucci

Keyword(s):

Engineering Education ◽

Engineering Programs ◽

Residency Programs ◽

Undergraduate Engineering ◽

Engineering Theory ◽

Hands On ◽

Challenges And Opportunities ◽

Undergraduate Engineering Education ◽

Industry Engagement ◽

The University

Industry engagement in undergraduate engineering education is a community-centred approach to learning that is hands-on and links the engineering theory to practice. This paper provides a review of existing Engineer-in-Residence (EIR) programs in Canada, including the University of Manitoba, Dalhousie University, University of Calgary, Ryerson University, University of Ottawa, and the University of Waterloo, as well as a brief international scan. We consider the motivations behind the institutions’ initiative to introduce EIR programs, different types of engagements, challenges, and opportunities. Programs are also examined externally relative to professional residency programs in business schools, among others, and relative to other forms of industry engagement in undergraduate engineering education. A brief overview of the history and role of EIRs within engineering programs is also presented. The paper will be of interest to those exploring a similar industry engagement framework at their institution, and offers a forward-looking perspective on ways to leverage the skills and experience of practicing engineers in preparing students to tackle the challenges of the future.

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