engineering for the future key ideas for k-12 teachers

Engineering for the Future

Key Ideas for K-12 Teachers

Jeff GoldbergMarch 25, 2011

Biosphere

Who Am I?

Born in Pittsburgh - 1957 (go Steelers!!)

Inner City High School

Middle Class Background

Cornell BS, MENG

Michigan PhD

Industrial Engineering and Operations Research

Married, 4 great kids, one teaches 5th grade in Brooklyn

26 years at UA

Positive Attitude – Let’s get to work!

I like Sweaters andgolf shirts!

I needed a newwardrobe for thisDean job.

After 20 months on the job! I am still smiling!

But….

My golf swing has struggled for a while!

You Are Important!!

Ms. Ritter – 2nd Grade

Mr. Thomas – Algebra

Mr. Levy - Calculus

What are the Traits of Engineers?

Like to help peopleLike to solve problems/puzzlesCreative!

DiligentPersistent Tenacious Uncompromising Stubborn ConfidentEccentric

Good at math and science

BS Degrees Per Year (Nationally)

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 20090

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BioMed Chemical CivilEE+ECE+Comp AME

Engineers Change the World and Make it Better

Design for the World

Mafi Zongo Water System Overview

The world is interdisciplinary

Traditional Engineering Achievements

Less-Traditional Engineering Achievements

What will be the key technology for the next 100 years?

Devices That Control Themselves

Keys for Success

Engineers are grown over time, they do not magically appearMath and Science skills need to be nurtured and stretchedStudents in traditionally underrepresented groups have fewer role models – so they may need a slight “push”The goal should be to nurture and grow interest and curiosity – not train engineers!Fundamentals are critical!