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Sustainable development requires engineering companies to adopt new strategies, ways of working and technological solutions. Choose a higher education engineering programme you are familiar with and critically examine how it seeks to prepare (or not prepare) graduates for thinking and acting in favour of sustainable development. Explore also how this programme could be improved to better help the new generations of engineers acquire the necessary skills and competencies to become sustainable leaders in their industry. Illustrate your discussion by drawing upon relevant theoretical perspectives and concepts, examples from engineering companies, and focusing on a field of engineering in a country of your choice. DRAFT/STUDY TIPS: Title: Cultivating Sustainable Leaders: A Comprehensive Analysis of Stanford University's Civil Engineering Program Introduction: In the dynamic landscape of contemporary engineering, the imperative of sustainable development stands as a cornerstone for shaping the profession's trajectory. Among academic institutions at the forefront of this paradigm shift is Stanford University, renowned for its commitment to innovation and excellence. This essay delves into the intricate ecosystem of Stanford's Civil Engineering Program, scrutinizing its strategies in nurturing sustainable leaders. Through an exhaustive examination of its curriculum, pedagogical methodologies, and alignment with global best practices, we aim to elucidate pathways for fortifying the program's capacity to produce engineers equipped to tackle pressing sustainability challenges.

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At 15, I was told I couldn’t get a Bachelor degree. Today, I’m a chartered engineer. When I was in high school, I didn’t fit in the mould. I wasn’t super interested by classes. Grades suffered. & a career advisor told me I couldn’t get a Bachelor degree. But my school director also told me the needs for tomorrow would be very different from the skills learnt at school. So I applied to architecture school. I was assessed on drawing skills, spatial representation, mental arithmetic and storytelling. None of this was taught in school. I got in. A week later, I was offered to join an additional engineering school thanks to evening classes. I, again, got in. These years were tough. But the most formative. 9am to 10pm courses most days with overlapping classes. But I developed unique knowledge in architecture, structural engineering, environmental engineering, climate science and what’s in between. This led to me → having 2 bachelor and 3 master degrees → opening my consultancy, because there was a need. → joining a leading sustainability consultancy in London. → decarbonising an estate of 24 000 schools in the UK. & seeing sustainability as a positive sum game. So thank you to all the people I met on the way. & remember: do not fit in the mould. You are not a cake. And there is so much more to explore. And as an engineer fellow said to me “It’s only the beginning.” 🌻 #architecture #engineering #sustainability #construction #career

"My journey to the industry was paved by the support and mentorship of others." Here at Lund Opsahl, we understand the power of mentorship, which is why we support the ACE Mentor Program of Washington, a program that helps students across the state learn all about the architecture, engineering, and construction professions. Read on to learn why two of our ACE volunteer mentors, Christopher Cattron, PE and Casey Moore, P.E., participate in the program: https://hubs.la/Q02bWzyl0

“Engineers have an increasingly important role to play in shaping a better and more sustainable future for our world.” Dr Joseph Correnza, recipient of the John Connell Gold Medal 2023 and Australasian Region Board Member, spoke with Construction Briefing on the changing role of engineers, and tips for aspiring structural engineers starting out in their career. Joseph explained how one of the biggest challenges is attracting enough people and skills and improving diversity to address complex issues associated with climate change, biodiversity loss, and inequality. Read the article: https://bit.ly/42L127Y Ready to start your career in engineering? We are taking applications to our Graduate Development Programme. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/42HZN9L #GraduateCareers #Engineering #StructuralEngineering

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Capstone Project Proposal for The University of British Columbia Okanagan School of Engineering – Thursday, August 15, 2024! The last day is approaching to submit your Capstone Project Proposal for the UBC Okanagan School of Engineering Capstone Project Design Course (ENGR 499). This is an incredible opportunity for your organization to engage with the next generation of engineers and gain valuable insights. Why Get Involved? ⚙ Work with future talent: Collaborate with students before you hire them. ⚙ Fresh perspectives: Benefit from innovative ideas and new approaches. ⚙ Dedicated team: An enthusiastic group of students, guided by UBC-recruited professional mentors and faculty, will tackle your project’s challenges. ⚙ Cost-effective innovation: Explore risky or unconventional ideas without stretching your budget. ⚙ Expand your horizons: Investigate products or services outside your current business plan. ⚙ Academic connections: Tap into UBC's academic community and resources. ⚙ Significant effort: Receive around 1,000 person-hours dedicated to solving your problem. ⚙ World-class research facilities: Gain access to UBC’s state-of-the-art resources. ⚙ IP protection: A streamlined framework ensures your IP and any new IP from the project are secure. TwinCon Enterprises Ltd. has already submitted our proposal—don’t miss out on this opportunity to drive innovation and collaborate with future engineering leaders! Submit your proposal now at:

This is a unique course with a unique feature where designing a greener and energy efficient built environment, is based on scientific evidence, produced by powerful engineering software tools, taught in the course. Nottingham University’s Department of Architecture & Built Environment is home of the MSc Renewable Energy and Architecture, since 1997.  The department’s first MSc course, has been teaching students how to integrate, energy from renewable sources (such as sun & wind), to design, simulate, & optimize, smart, energy efficient, bio-climatic, & sustainable, urban, landscape, & building design & construction solutions, in different climates. Students base their designs on scientific evidence, which they produce, using advanced engineering software tools, taught in the course. These include Industry standard software & tools developed specifically for this course. The course is open to architects, engineers, planners, urban & landscape designers, & others with relevant academic backgrounds.   The course is highly regarded by industry and academia in UK and other countries, as evidenced by career success of over 400 great MSc graduates, "SHINING STARS", from more than 50 countries. https://lnkd.in/eSmAWMTC Three of the Department’s current Senior Academics were graduates of this course.   Staff teaching on the course won several prestigious international awards, including “Gold Medal” for research work on “Buildings Energy Modelling”, and an award for “Excellence in Engineering, Science and Technology”.  https://lnkd.in/eGkbw6ZR.    The course has excellent students’ satisfaction record, as proven by “Students Evaluation of Teaching & Modules” & email messages received from highly satisfied MSc graduates. https://lnkd.in/gahSze_D Simulation project:- https://lnkd.in/etStNirQ https://lnkd.in/dc4KCjq #renewableenergy #buildingdesign #buildingconstruction #buildingtechnology #solararchitecture #urbandesign #landscapedesign #ventilationdesign #thermalcomfort #passivecooling #passiveheating #computersimulation #energymodelling #energyefficiency #sustainabledesign #sustainablearchitecture

Teaching collaborative design in structural engineering is a big step forward, which is always changing. This new method does more than just improve the course content. It also prepares future engineers with the skills they need for today’s complex industry. Getting a structural engineer degree requires special preparation. The article aims to show them.