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Engaging Future Engineers Driven by a Social Value Experiences Darryll J. Pines Nariman Farvardin Professor and Dean A.

Engaging Future Engineers Driven by a Social Value Experiences Darryll J. Pines Nariman Farvardin Professor and Dean A.James Clark School of Engineering University of Maryland. Outline of Talk. Greatest Engineering Achievements of 20 th Century

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Engaging Future Engineers Driven by a Social Value Experiences Darryll J. Pines Nariman Farvardin Professor and Dean A.

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  1. Engaging Future Engineers Driven by a Social Value Experiences Darryll J. Pines Nariman Farvardin Professor and Dean A.James Clark School of Engineering University of Maryland

  2. Outline of Talk Greatest Engineering Achievements of 20th Century The Big Picture: Top 10 Society Challenges in 21st Century Who is Gen Y? Survey Results: What do today’s students say about engineering? Engagement thru International Experiences Engagement through Domestic Experiences Tips on Engaging Future Engineers Summary

  3. Greatest Engineering Achievementsof the 20th Century Airplane Automobile Electrification Electronics Water Supply & Distribution

  4. Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century Telephone Radio & Television Computers Agriculture Mechanization Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

  5. Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century Lasers and Fiber Optics Petroleum and Petrochemical Technologies Health Technologies Appliances High Performance Materials

  6. Consequence of the Industrial Revolution

  7. The Big Picture: TOP 10 Humanity Challenges of the 21st Century Energy Water Food Environment Poverty Terrorism and War Disease Education Democracy Population Courtesy of Nobel Laureate Richard Smalley

  8. Who is Gen Y? Each Generation has: differing work ethics, career expectations management styles and goals Significant change in these areas in the work place has been influenced by the entry of Gen Y into the work force. They know what they want and they want it now!

  9. Definition of Generations 44 – 62 yrs 31 – 43 yrs 14 – 30 yrs

  10. Different Generations Defined by Different National/International Trends/Phenomenon

  11. Different Generations Defined by Different National/International Trends/Phenomenon (continued)

  12. Survey Results: Why did UMD Gen Y Freshmen choose engineering? Please rank all reasons why you decided to pursue engineering- (ENES181) Job Satisfaction Good in Math And Science Financial Security Opportunities to benefit Society and have global impact

  13. Survey Results: In your opinion, what are the important trends/challenges facing engineering? (ENES 181) Energy and Sustainability stand out

  14. Engineers Without Borders-USA University of Maryland Chapter Engagement thru International Experiences “Building a better world, One community at a time”

  15. EWB Mission Application of Education International Exposure Sustainable Design Foster Professionalism Gain Real World Experience Over 300 Chapters 12,000 Members 380 Projects in 45 countries

  16. What will you gain? Technical Engineering Skills Social Value and Awareness Professional Leadership/ Business Skills IMPACT

  17. Traveled on 27 trips over 5 years Completed 12 projects in: Brazil Burkina Faso Ecuador Peru Thailand Hundreds of students have impacted over 10,000 community members EWB-UMCP Chapter Background Accurate as of 21 Feb. 09

  18. © E. Smela Burkina Faso Project Location: Dissin, Burkina Faso Population: 30,000 Phase I:Solar lighting for literacy centers Phase II: Solar water pumping for irrigation Phase III: Solar recharge station cooperative Implementations: January 2008, June 2008, January 2009

  19. © E. Smela © E. Smela

  20. Peru Project Location: Compone, Peru Affected Population: 1500 Project: Water sanitation Planned Implementation: June 2009

  21. Ethiopia Project Location: Addis Alem, Ethiopia Population: 14,000 Project: Youth Center & Microenterprise Planned Implementation: June 2009

  22. Engagement thru Domestic Programs Anacostia Bioretention Project Location: Prince Georges County, MD Edmonston Project: Bioretention Planned Implementation: June 2009 Bladensburgh HS

  23. Domestic Engagement: Anacostia Bioretention Project Earns National Attention • UMD students worked on a pollution/runoff-prevention project closer to home. • The Clark School distributed a press release about the project, which was picked up nationwide.

  24. DOE Solar Decathlon Competition 2st Place 2007 International Solar Decathlon

  25. Develop opportunities for experiential learning. Small group discussions projects, team projects Field experiences, hands-on opportunities Encourage the development of learning communities Provide lots of structure. Generation Y look for structure in their learning setting. They want to know precisely what is required of them, when work is due, and very specific information about expectations. Use technology. This is a generation that uses technology for "everything." Solar photovoltaic installation, Wind Turbine, Clean Water Well Bioretention, Mobile wireless Be relevant Want their work to have a positive impact on society Utilize their talents Present the big picture. Concerned about Energy, Climate Change, Environment and Healthcare. Tips on Engaging Future Engineers

  26. Summary • Understand your customer, i.e. today’s student • Some want to develop technical and leadership skills to achieve social impact

  27. Thank You

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