GRAND CHALLENGES FOR ENGINEERING IN THE EYES OF 21 ST CENTURY STUDENTS New Findings from an Ongoing Global Survey 3 rd Edition 2015 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:
2015 RESPONDENTS 2009 RESPONDENTS 99 90 COUNTRIES 29% WOMEN AVERAGE AGE: 22 COUNTRIES 22% WOMEN AVERAGE AGE: 22 Since 2010, clean water, affordable solar energy, and energy provided by fusion top the importance rank. Fusion energy which was perceived essential in the northern hemisphere is now globally. Up-to-date knowledge and teamwork have passed creativity in the ranking of skills needed to address the challenges. International students exchange programs are now seen as most efficient learning method. As in 2010, Europe and North America are considered the best places to solve the challenges. Governments and educational institutions are still first in line to tackle them. 2010 RESPONDENTS 90 COUNTRIES 25% WOMEN AVERAGE AGE: 23 GRAND CHALLENGES ARE COPYRIGHT NAE
xchange Programs jects in Your University panies Coopration er Universities sed d Fields oyee THIS THIRD SURVEY OF STUDENT OPINION AIMS AT TRIGGERING A DIALOGUE ADDRESSING THE GRAND CHALLENGES AS WELL AS DEVELOPING AWARENESS AND CURIOSITY AMONG THOSE WHO WILL HAVE TO PROVIDE ANSWERS IN THEIR PROFESSIONAL LIVES. North America and Europe are Globally Seen as the Most Capable Areas to Deal with Grand Challenges Blue circles indicate the percentage of students in regions who believe this region is well placed to address the challenges. Blue arrows point to the areas which is best placed to address the challenges. Up-to-Date Knowledge Ability to Work in a Team Creativity Responsibility & Ethics Practical Experience Effective Communicator Knowledge of Fundamentals (e.g. Calculus) Ability to Take Risks Knowledge of Theory Ability to Apply Digital Technologies Technical Prowess Technical Intuition Knowledge of Multiple Engeineering Disciplines Understanding of Non-Engineering Disciplines Multi-Cultural Sensitivity 88% 31% International Student Exchange Programs Advanced Research Projects in Your University Internships within Companies Projects or Research in Coopration with Students from Other Universities Engineering/Project-Based Competitions in Related Fields Summer Schools Being a Full-time Employee Which of the Following Areas, from a Geo-Economically Point of View, are Best Positioned to Contribute in Solving These Challenges? 38% 5% 9% STRONGLY STRONGLY DIS 30% 56% DIS 50% Do You Feel that Your Professors Posses the Appropriate Awareness and Knowledge to Address Grand Challenges? l/state/provincial Governments onal Institutions tional Organizations (UN) Businesses vernmental Organizations/Charities cientists l Professionals lanners/city Managers /Police International Student Exchange Programs Advanced Research Projects in Your University Internships within Companies Projects or Research in Coopration with Students from Other Universities Engineering/Project-Based Competitions in Related Fields Summer Schools NORTH Being a Full-time AMERICA Employee lar Energy Economical nergy from Fusion 56% 9% STRONGLY 5% STRONGLY DIS 30% DIS Please Rank the Following Learning Opportunities According to their Relevance for Acquiring Specific/ Additional Skills to Address the Global Challenges ccess to Clean Water EUROPE Please Rank the Challenges That, in Your Mind, Will Drive the Largest Number of Jobs in the 21st Century The ranking of challenges as job opportunities strongly correlates with the perception of their potential to transform or re-shape our future. Provide Access to Water Restore and Improve Urban Infrastructure Develop Carbon Sequestration Methods Engineer Better Medicines Advance Health Informatics Manage the Nitrogen Cycle Secure Cyberspace Engineer the Tools of Scientific Discovery Enhance Virtual Reality Reverse-Engineer the Brain Advance Personalized Learning Prevent Nuclear Terror Please Rank the Following Professional Domains According to the Importance for Addressing the Challenges The ranking of stakeholders to address the challenges is almost unchanged since the 2010 survey. National/State/Provincial Governments Educational Institutions International Organizations (UN) Private Businesses Non-Governmental Organizations/Charities Social Scientists Medical Professionals ASIA/MIDDLE EAST Make Urban Solar Planners/City Energy Economical Managers Provide Military/Police Access to Clean Water Provide ArtistsEnergy from Fusion AFRICA
Prevent Nuclear Terror Please Rank the Following Challenges by Their Potential to Re-Shape/Transform our Future EUROPE NORTH AMERICA AFRICA ASIA/MIDDLE EAST How Needed Are the Following Skills Needed to Address Grand Challenges? Up-to-Date Knowledge Ability to Work in a Team Creativity Responsibility & Ethics Practical Experience Effective Communicator Knowledge of Fundamentals (e.g. Calculus) Ability to Take Risks Knowledge of Theory Ability to Apply Digital Technologies Technical Prowess Technical Intuition Knowledge of Multiple Engeineering Disciplines Understanding of Non-Engineering Disciplines Multi-Cultural Sensitivity SOUTH AMERICA Develop Carbon Sequestration Methods About SPEED OCEANIA Restore & Improve Urban Infrastructure The purpose of SPEED (Student Platform for Engineering Education Development) is to advance engineering education (EE) by providing a platform for global communication among students Rohit Kandakatia President rohit.kandakatia@worldspeed.org About BEST BEST (the Board of European Students of Technology), seeks to develop students and increase their ability to work in an international environment. It offers a wide range of quality services for 1,000,000 future engineers in 33 countries, including; technological courses, engineering competitions, career support and educational WORLDSPEED.ORG and other stakeholders. Building a support network for students and empowering students interested in EE to take action locally and globally to improve their own educational environments. BEST.EU.ORG involvement. The latter aims to make students voices heard through annual symposia and fora. Students have a chance to express their ideas related to engineering education in a discussion with academics and companies. BEST facilitates these discussions and brings the outcomes to the European level. 88% Mathieu Vandenberghe President mathieu.vandenberghe@best.eu.org 38%
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