Reshaping Engineering Education: Addressing Complex Human Challenges

This open-access book explores methods for enhancing engineering education in and beyond 2023, emphasizing the importance of education and social connections for understanding the world and improving quality of life. It offers a structured approach to incorporating complex problem-solving into engineering education, compares techniques for managing complexity, and examines case studies from the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and Harvard University, the University of Technology Sydney, and Aalborg University.

Format: Hardback
Length: 265 pages
Publication date: 31 December 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This open-access book is a comprehensive exploration of methods and strategies for enhancing engineering education in and beyond 2023. It emphasizes the crucial role of education, coupled with social connections, in fostering a deeper understanding of the world and improving the quality of life. The book serves as a valuable resource for integrating complex problem-solving into engineering education across various formats. It provides a systematic framework for addressing complex challenges, comparing and contrasting various techniques for managing complexity within the realm of engineering education.

Furthermore, the book delves into several compelling case studies drawn from the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It also explores detailed problem-solving and curriculum change case studies from renowned institutions such as Harvard University, the University of Technology Sydney, and Aalborg University.

By presenting a wealth of insights and practical examples, this book aims to inspire educators and policymakers to rethink engineering education and cultivate the skills and knowledge needed to address the pressing global challenges of our time.

Weight: 600g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789819958726
Edition number: 1st ed. 2024