Teaching engineering

Numerous studies of the workforce indicate a growing gap between skills needed in the near future and adequate preparation in those skills in the schoolhouse. This is particularly true in engineering where the rapid pace of technology innovation makes preparing engineers for successful careers more difficult. We know that global challenges exist that demand sophisticated engineering skills combined with effective business management and ethical decision making. In another view, surveys reveal that engineers in practice are positive about their educational experience, believe they are prepared for their careers, and highly value their university program and professors. So, what to do?