Title :
Experiential Learning Programs for the Future of Engineering Education
Author :
Conger, Amy J. ; Gilchrist, Brian ; Holloway, James Paul ; Huang-Saad, Aileen ; Sick, Volker ; Zurbuchen, Thomas H.
Author_Institution :
Coll. of Eng., Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Abstract :
The need for 21st century engineers to be educated as creative innovators is discussed. Three complementary experiential learning programs that help engineering students learn to stretch beyond their comfort zones are described: a multidisciplinary design program; an entrepreneurship program; and an international engineering program. These three interdisciplinary programs each address common educational needs: to create flexible, creative, self-actualized change agents. The approaches we are taking to implement and institutionalize these in a large, comprehensive, research oriented university are described.
Keywords :
design engineering; educational institutions; engineering education; innovation management; creative innovators; engineering education; engineering students; entrepreneurship program; experiential learning programs; international engineering program; multidisciplinary design program; research oriented university; Delay effects; Design engineering; Educational institutions; Engineering education; Engineering students; Innovation management; Mathematics; Solids; Technological innovation; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Transforming Engineering Education: Creating Interdisciplinary Skills for Complex Global Environments, 2010 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Dublin
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-6040-3
DOI :
10.1109/TEE.2010.5508822
