engineering for the future key ideas for k-12 teachers
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Engineering for the Future Key Ideas for K-12 Teachers. Jeff Goldberg March 25, 2011 Biosphere. Who Am I?. I like Sweaters and golf shirts! I needed a new wardrobe for this Dean job. Born in Pittsburgh - 1957 (go Steelers!!) Inner City High School Middle Class Background - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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
5000
10000
15000
20000
25000
30000
35000
BioMed Chemical CivilEE+ECE+Comp AME
Less-Traditional Engineering Achievements
What will be the key technology for the next 100 years?
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!