4 days agoWorkforce of the FutureThis month, I’m happy to introduce a guest column from Engineering Change Lab USA (ECL-USA) President Mike McMeekin. ABET and ECL-USA join together in stressing the need to prepare today’s STEM students for the demands of the changing workforce. In this article, McMeekin shares takeaways from the recent ECL-USA Summit…Workforce Development4 min read
Apr 22Now or Never: Save the Amazon RainforestEarth Day is a time for us to demonstrate our support for environmental protection and our planet. This year we see an urgent call to action to protect one of our greatest natural resources: the Amazon Rainforest. Time is running out to act before it turns into a savanna. …Earth Day4 min read
Apr 5Peace Engineering: Our Last ChanceAs we face a human crisis unfolding in Ukraine and surrounding countries due to war, a question comes to mind: can we engineer peace? Can we educate the next generation of great problem solvers to help ensure we design, build and implement a more peaceful world for all? Peace is…Peace Engineering4 min read
Feb 23Supporting Women and Girls in STEMThe Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that computer occupations will increase by 11.5% between 2019 and 2029. To meet this growing demand and prepare future generations for the workforce, we must introduce STEM disciplines such as computer science at an earlier age to all students, beginning in elementary school. As…STEM4 min read
Jan 31Infrastructure as a Tool for SustainabilityInfrastructure is the backbone of our lives — from the roads and bridges we travel, to the energy and water that fuels our families. In its 2021 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) graded U.S. infrastructure with a C- overall, up from a D+…Sustainability4 min read
Nov 29, 2021Fighting Climate Change: How Individuals Can Make a DifferenceAs the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) came to an end in Glasgow, Scotland, the overall reaction to the outcomes of the summit has been one of disappointment. From a public apology by the U.K.’s …Cop 264 min read
Oct 27, 2021Cybersecurity is Key to Securing Our FuturePhishing attacks, ransomware, malware…with the prevalence of data breaches and security threats and new risks posed by remote work, cybersecurity has never been more important. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month — the perfect time to highlight this growing and essential field. Founded in 2004 by the National Cyber Security Alliance…Cybersecurity3 min read
Sep 29, 2021Our Climate Crisis: Reflections for Earth Science WeekEarth Science Week will take place October 10–16 this year. This annual event organized by The American Geosciences Institute is intended to raise public awareness of the importance of Earth sciences and encourage stewardship of our planet. This year’s theme is “Water Today and for the Future” and resources and…Earth Science Week3 min read
Aug 26, 2021The New Space RaceThis summer has marked significant new milestones in human space flight. On July 11, Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic launched its first crewed voyage into space. One week later, Jeff Bezos blasted off on his company Blue Origin’s New Shepard spacecraft. …Space Exploration4 min read
Jul 9, 2021Capacity Building Through Educational Technology in a Post-COVID WorldI was recently invited to address an educational technology conference in China. While I still haven’t traveled since the COVID-19 pandemic first hit the U.S., I was excited to participate virtually, as this was my first opportunity to engage an audience focused on this exciting topic. Educational technology (EdTech) is…Educational Technology3 min read
