Engineering Curriculum

"Normal people believe that if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Engineers believe that if it ain't broke, it doesn't have enough features yet."

Scott Adams, The Dilbert Principle

All engineers are taught math, science, theory and how to be "innovative." Despite a strong foundation, I believe the 21st century engineer will require a stronger curriculum incorporating business acumen, communication and greater understanding of implications of projects as they relate to investments and society.

While taking a class called Understanding Engineers, I had an opportunity to work on circuits measuring resistance and forming loops for just an hour. In just that hour, I realized on a rudimentary level the complexity of thought and application involved in being an engineer. Although I don't plan on studying the discipline, I look forward to working with engineers, as a Human Resource professional, to bridge the curriculum gap which could place more emphasis on seeing the world as a smaller and connected place in need of greater sustainability.

The National Academy of Engineering expresses their view about the 21st century engineer in an article called "Introduction to the Grand Challenges for Engineering."