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ENGINEERING IN THE 21ST CENTURY

RECENT STUDIES. THE ENGINEER OF 2020BODY OF KNOWLEDGE FOR THE 21ST CENTURYCEE NEW MILLENNIUM COLLOQUIUM AT MITTHE BRIDGE, BY JOSEPH BORDOGNA. FINDINGS. BROADENING THE PROFESSIONMODERN TECHNOLOGY THE SYSTEMS APPROACHEthicalPoliticalInternationalEnvironmentalEconomic. THE FUTURE. WHAT IS TH

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ENGINEERING IN THE 21ST CENTURY

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    1. ENGINEERING IN THE 21ST CENTURY A PERSPECTIVE ON ENGINEERING EDUCATION ASCE

    2. RECENT STUDIES THE ENGINEER OF 2020 BODY OF KNOWLEDGE FOR THE 21ST CENTURY CEE NEW MILLENNIUM COLLOQUIUM AT MIT THE BRIDGE, BY JOSEPH BORDOGNA All of these studies seem to concur that there is need to be proactive in addressing engineering education in the 21st century and that engineering will have to broaden to encroach elements other than technical.All of these studies seem to concur that there is need to be proactive in addressing engineering education in the 21st century and that engineering will have to broaden to encroach elements other than technical.

    3. FINDINGS BROADENING THE PROFESSION MODERN TECHNOLOGY THE SYSTEMS APPROACH Ethical Political International Environmental Economic Concerns of infrastructure and environment cross over into the social, political and economic arena. Modern technology allows for wide exchange of knowledge and it is available to anyone, anywhere and at any time. Just think about how computers, in just a few years have gone from the big machines to a pocket size gadget. Technology is paramount to creation of wealth and economic growth. 1/3 of US economic growth over the past 50 years has been generated by technology innovations. Who is at the source of technical innovations? Human creativity of course. Developing human capital resources is at the core of the strength of any nation. But to be successful engineers need to engage in more than just technical activities, they will need to sharpen their ability to be the integrators, to work in teams, to communicate. In other words to employ a system approach to their work. That approach needs to be with the above context.Concerns of infrastructure and environment cross over into the social, political and economic arena. Modern technology allows for wide exchange of knowledge and it is available to anyone, anywhere and at any time. Just think about how computers, in just a few years have gone from the big machines to a pocket size gadget. Technology is paramount to creation of wealth and economic growth. 1/3 of US economic growth over the past 50 years has been generated by technology innovations. Who is at the source of technical innovations? Human creativity of course. Developing human capital resources is at the core of the strength of any nation. But to be successful engineers need to engage in more than just technical activities, they will need to sharpen their ability to be the integrators, to work in teams, to communicate. In other words to employ a system approach to their work. That approach needs to be with the above context.

    4. THE FUTURE WHAT IS THE WORLD GOING TO LOOK LIKE IN 2020? POPULATION GROWTH WHERE? AGING POPULATION/RETIREMENT PATTERNS DIVERSE POPULATION 8 billion and much outside developed nations, residing in urban centers. Changes in retirement pattern with aging population increasing their life span. Minority growth. USA by 2020 white will go from 75.6% to 63.7%.8 billion and much outside developed nations, residing in urban centers. Changes in retirement pattern with aging population increasing their life span. Minority growth. USA by 2020 white will go from 75.6% to 63.7%.

    5. ASCE POLICY 465 ASCE supports the concept of the master’s degree or equivalent as a prerequisite for licensure and the practice of civil engineering at the professional level…The implementation of this effort should occur through establishing appropriate curricula in the formal education experience, appropriate recognition and compensation in the workplace, and congruent standards for licensure Given all the above factors, ASCE took a proactive stand and in 2001 the ASCE Board of Direction adopted policy 465, which supports the concept of the master’s degree or equivalent as a prerequisite for licensure and the practice of civil engineering at the professional level. In other words, the Board believed that education beyond the bachelor’s degree is necessary to prepare an engineer for practice. Given all the above factors, ASCE took a proactive stand and in 2001 the ASCE Board of Direction adopted policy 465, which supports the concept of the master’s degree or equivalent as a prerequisite for licensure and the practice of civil engineering at the professional level. In other words, the Board believed that education beyond the bachelor’s degree is necessary to prepare an engineer for practice.

    6. NEXT STEPS Standing Committee to oversee the implementation of the BOK The initiative will have a life span of 20 + years

    7. The BOK The BOK will be used to prepare an aspiring civil engineer for licensure and practice of civil engineering at the professional level. Outcomes approach Greater depth and breadth of knowledge Skills Attitudes The committee approach included making a broad interpretation of practice to include many roles and functions, stressing institutional and individual flexibility. The outcomes include the current 11 ABET and additional 12 through 15 which addressThe committee approach included making a broad interpretation of practice to include many roles and functions, stressing institutional and individual flexibility. The outcomes include the current 11 ABET and additional 12 through 15 which address

    8. Added Outcomes to Current ABET Ability to apply knowledge in a specialized area related to civil engineering Understanding of the element of project management, construction, and asset management Understanding of business and public policy and administration fundamentals Understanding of the role of the leader and leadership principles and attitudes.

    9. CONCLUSION ASCE encourages societies to also consider the necessity of “raising the bar” in the long-term interest of maintaining public safety , health and welfare ASCE believes that the BOK will prepare tomorrow’s licensed civil engineers to proactively function in the challenging national and global environments of the coming decades

    10. QUOTE FORM THE BODY OF KNOWLEDGE It is a great profession. There is the fascination of watching a figment of the imagination emerge through the aid of science to plan on paper. Then it brings jobs and homes…it elevates the standards of living and adds to the comfort of life. That is the engineer’s high privilege. Herbert Hoover, engineer, author, humanitarian, and 31st US President

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