How Lifelong Engineers Are Formed: Technical Talk and Discussion
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Thursday 2/26; Cape Cod Lounge, Student Union
3:30 p.m. | Meet & Greet; Light Refreshments
4:00 p.m. | Talk and Interactive Discussion
This event is free to attend, though RSVP is encouraged.
Presented by Dr. Idalis Villanueva Alarcón, University of Florida Chair and Professor, Engineering Education Department.
Historically, engineering has been a profession whose functions and roles serve society. They are the mediators and catalysts for innovation and shape the future of society. However, while many students start in this field, retention drops off over time leaving a handful to become a lifelong engineer. This seminar will explore how historically engineering has evolved with society, the role that they play in the profession, and what the future holds for them. We will discuss how considerations based on structures, motivations, and perspectives shapes the external and internal views of the profession as well as an individual professional identity. The seminar will conclude with translatable recommendations for ensuring lifelong engineering educators in the United States.
Dr. Villanueva Alarcón joins us as part of the Distinguished Scientist and Engineer Seminar Series
About Dr. Idalis Villanueva Alarcón:
Dr. Idalis Villanueva Alarcón is Chair and Professor in the Department of Engineering Education in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida. A White House Office of Science, Technology, & Policy presidential awardee (PECASE), she is a renowned national and international leader in engineering education research and practice with over 20 years of experience translating her research and honors into impactful practices that support and enhance the education and professional formation of engineers. She has earned numerous national and international awards and honours spanning professional organizations such as the National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineering (IEEE), and the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE).