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#TechyThursday: FRA supported Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech), in collaboration with Pennsylvania State University Altoona (Penn State Altoona) and the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), to establish a Tracks to the Future: Railroad Transportation and Engineering summer program for high school students.  The report describes Phase 1 of this program, which was offered in both a traditional, week-long, on-campus program and a hybrid (virtual and in person) version of the program at three different universities. Read the technical report here: https://lnkd.in/g8js72e2  

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The Cockrell School of Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin has finished among the top 10 engineering graduate programs in the nation. For more information and specific school rankings, click here > https://lnkd.in/gJ6ah2Ty #GraduateSchoolRankings #USGraduateSchools #WhatStartsHere

Wentworth School of Engineering's faculty are at the forefront of #engineeringeducation and #research, earning prestigious awards and distinctions. In 2024, faculty members in the School published 132 research articles and delivered presentations at national conferences, including 52 collaborative papers with external partners and 32 publications co-authored with Wentworth #engineering students. And the School of Engineering has signed an articulation agreement with Simmons University for five-year dual science and engineering degrees. “Our overall achievements reflect the collaborative efforts of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who create a dynamic learning environment,” said Ali Khabari, dean of the School of Engineering. “Together, they empower the next generation of #engineers to lead and shape the future with confidence and creativity.” Read more: https://ow.ly/2EPW50UPakk #WentworthInstituteofTechnology #UniversityofOpportunity

Approval for New Building at Design & Engineering Uni Scott Brownrigg has secured planning permission for the T-Levels Building, a new University Technical College (UTC) facility near the University of East London Docklands Campus. The project will expand the existing London Design & Engineering (LDE) UTC’s teaching facilities, adding workshops and classrooms to enhance the learning environment for students. Scott Brownrigg https://lnkd.in/d57AEuxw #EducationDesign #UTC #TeachingFacilities #ScottBrownrigg #InnovativeLearning

TCE is building bridges across the pond! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 The University of Tennessee, Knoxville and The University of Sheffield recently signed a memorandum of understanding to facilitate educational and research collaborations, share best practices, and promote student and staff exchanges between the institutions. Dean Matthew Mench, the Wayne T. Davis Dean’s Chair, traveled to England in late November to tour the Sheffield facilities, meet with faculty, and sign the MOU with Malcolm Butler, the vice president and director of global engagement of the University of Sheffield. The partnership will also create an opportunity for students from Sheffield to come to UT for academic and research opportunities. View the full story: https://bit.ly/3DxxK47

For the past decade, Arizona State University has climbed the ranks as one of fastest-growing #research universities. According to the latest National Science Foundation (NSF) Higher Education Research and Development annual survey for fiscal year 2023, ASU’s total research expenditures were nearly $904 million. ASU ranked No. 21 among all U.S. public institutions, ahead of the University of California, Irvine; Rutgers University; and Virginia Tech. ASU’s 34% growth rate in the past two fiscal years was among the largest of the top 50 research universities in the country, according to the survey. ASU soon will reach $1 billion in annual research funding, placing the university into a rare category reached by just 33 universities across the nation. ASU also achieved top rankings of expenditures within many academic disciplines, including No. 4 in civil engineering, ahead of University of Texas at Austin, Purdue and Georgia Tech. https://ow.ly/9YvP50UlljP 🙌 #ASUResearch #ASUEngineering

🎉 Celebrating the First Cohort of Queen’s Engineering Bridge Pathway Students! ONCAT joins Queen’s University in celebrating the inaugural cohort of students in the Smith Engineering Bridge pathway, who have successfully transitioned from a diploma to a degree program and joined their peers in the Smith Engineering Faculty. The bridging pathway is a route for graduates of an advanced diploma in Engineering Technology to transfer into an upper year of the degree program offered by Stephen J. R. Smith Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Queen's University. This pathway is a faster and more cost-effective route to becoming a professional engineer in Ontario, in comparison to completing a standalone degree after college. The development of the Smith Engineering Bridge pathway was funded by ONCAT and showcases the university’s commitment to enhancing opportunities for skills development, education-to-employment pathways, and inclusivity in competitive industries and programs. Read more here: https://ow.ly/T6K450TzwMz ... #ONCAT #QueensUniversity #SmithEngineering #pathways #postsecondary #Engineering #Ontario

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded $1.2M to #TEESresearch for a project led by Dr. Garth V. Crosby, aiming to prepare middle and high school teachers to excel in teaching engineering concepts. This initiative addresses the vital need for skilled engineering educators in secondary classrooms. Upon graduation, students will be qualified STEM professionals who are well-equipped to teach students who represent the full spectrum of talent for the next generation of engineers. Read more: tx.ag/CrosbyEducate Department of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University #STEMeducation #SecondaryEducation #Engineering

BIG THANKS to everyone who joined this morning's "Everything You've Wanted to Know About EOP" session at the American Society for Engineering Education #ASEEAnnual Conference! Led by a panel of rockstars, this session aimed to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of the EOP resources available to support the integration of sustainability into engineering education. Panelists included: Cindy Anderson (Alula Consulting), Michael Milligan (ABET), Stephanie Harrington (ABET), Roneisha Worthy, PhD (Kennesaw State University), Matthew Verleger (National Science Foundation (NSF)), and Sarah DeLeeuw (ASEE). Panelists shared valuable best practices and lessons learned on leveraging EOP resources to achieve curricular change and embed sustainability across engineering programs and institutions. Highlights included the ASEE Mini-Grant Program, which offers teams of educators from diverse engineering programs funding and mentorship to pursue new ways to integrate social and environmental sustainability learning outcomes into their programs (learn more at https://lnkd.in/gF7b8rsG), and The Lemelson Foundation's recent collaboration with the NSF to provide funding to foster efforts that transform engineering education and address environmental and social sustainability (learn more at https://lnkd.in/gfS7fJgH). Engineering for One Planet is a transformative initiative equipping future engineers with the fundamental skills and principles of social and environmental sustainability. We recognize the immense impact engineers have on the world, shaping everything from consumer products to buildings and transportation systems. Their decisions have the power to create positive or negative consequences for generations to come. While sustainability topics are gaining traction in engineering education, many students still lack exposure to essential sustainability-focused concepts, tools, and methodologies. The demand for engineers with a strong foundation in environmental, social, and economic sustainability is rapidly growing. The EOP Framework, co-created by a diverse community of experts, is a practical tool to address this need. It guides educators on how to seamlessly integrate sustainability into various engineering courses and programs across disciplines. Visit EOP's website for a full list of free resources: https://lnkd.in/e9wx3Sq2 We encourage you to explore the EOP Framework and its companion guides so that, together, we can equip future engineers with the skills necessary to build a more sustainable world! #sustainableengineering #engineeringeducation #engineeringforoneplanet #eop