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The Future of ET – A National Initiative Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Orlando, Florida February 3

The Future of ET – A National Initiative Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Orlando, Florida February 3, 2008. Presenters: Robert Herrick, Head, Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology, Purdue University

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The Future of ET – A National Initiative Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Orlando, Florida February 3

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  1. The Future of ET – A National InitiativeConference for Industry and Education CollaborationOrlando, FloridaFebruary 3, 2008 Presenters: Robert Herrick, Head, Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology, Purdue University Mark Pagano, Dean, Continuing Education & Conferences, Purdue University Michael O’Hair, Associate Dean, College of Technology, Purdue University Ray Morrison, President, ACETS, LLC Consulting Gerald Jakubowski, President, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Joseph Tidwell, College of Technology & Innovation, Arizona State University-East

  2. Outline • Session Overview (B. Herrick) • Enrollment Statistics/Degrees Conferred/Accreditation (M. Pagano) • Workforce Gap/STEM Pipeline (M. O’Hair) • Business and Industry Hiring Needs (R. Morrison) • Break • Environmental Factors (G. Jakubowski) • Where do we go from here? (J. Tidwell) • Discussion and Audience Recommendations (J. Tidwell)

  3. Problem StatementMark Pagano

  4. Fall ET Enrollments 1998-2007 Source: “Engineering & Technology Enrollments, Fall 2007,” AAES EWC

  5. 2007 National ET Enrollment Breakdown by Gender and Underrepresented Minorities Source: “Engineering & Technology Degrees 2007,” AAES EWC

  6. 2007 National ET Enrollment Breakdown by Gender and Underrepresented Minorities Source: “Engineering & Technology Degrees 2007,” AAES EWC

  7. ET Degrees Conferred 1998-2007 Source: “Engineering & Technology Degrees 2007,” AAES EWC

  8. Associate ET Degrees Conferred by Discipline 1998-2007 Source: “Engineering & Technology Degrees 2007,” AAES EWC

  9. Bachelor’s ET Degrees Conferred by Discipline 1998-2007 Source: “Engineering & Technology Degrees 2007,” AAES EWC

  10. Number of Accredited TAC Programs and Institutions Source: 2007 Accreditation Statistics, http://www.abet.org

  11. Increase/Decrease in Number of Accredited Programs, 1996-2006 Source: “A Proud Legacy of Quality Assurance in the Preparation of Technical Professionals,” ABET 75th Anniversary Retrospective

  12. Increase/Decrease in Number of Institutions with Accredited Programs, 1996-2006 Source: “A Proud Legacy of Quality Assurance in the Preparation of Technical Professionals,” ABET 75th Anniversary Retrospective

  13. Workforce Gap/STEM Pipeline Issues Michael O’Hair

  14. Effect of Retiring Baby-Boomers1 • The baby boom began in 1946; continued through 1964 • During those 19 years, 76 million people were born • In 1978, boomers made up approximately 45 percent of the labor force • The percentage of workers 45 and older will increase from 33 percent of the workforce in 1998 to 40 percent in 2008 • Over the same period, those aged 25 to 44 will decline from 51 percent to 44 percent • After 2008, as more boomers retire, the impact will continue to grow 1Gauging the Labor Effects of Retiring Baby-Boomers, Monthly Labor Review Online, July 2000.

  15. www.bls.gov/spotlight

  16. Employment Projections U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 1Total job openings represent the sum of increases and net replacements

  17. Year (2006 and beyond is projected) 1National Center for Education Statistics, http://nces.ed.gov/programs/projections

  18. Engineering Technology Supply Base • High Schools (main pipeline) • Quantity • Engaging the schools (Talk about what ET graduates do – not curriculum) • Engagement will enhance marketing and recruitment • Quality • Build quality into our supply base through engagement • Tell teachers the specifications and skills we are looking for? • Support STEM programs like First Robotics and PLTW • Returning Adults • Quantity • General advertising and targeted marketing, i.e. companies, returning veterans • Quality • Before they matriculate – mostly out of our control • After they matriculate – provide remedial education

  19. Impact of Two Large STEM Programs • Project Lead The Way (curricular program) • Programs are offered in some 3,000 middle and high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia with over 300,000 students • First Robotics (extra-curricular program) • First Robotics Challenge • 37,500 HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS ON 1,501 TEAMS • First Tech Challenge • 8,000 HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS ON 799 TEAMS • First Lego League • 110,000 MIDDLE-SCHOOL STUDENTS ON 10,941 TEAMS • Junior First Lego League • 5,000 6-9 YEAR-OLDS ON 1,004 TEAMS

  20. Education Pipeline Assuring a Skilled Technical Workforce Ray Morrison Education Pipeline rev. 01 2009

  21. Problem - Population Demographics 2006 90+ 85-89 80-84 75-79 70-74 65-69 60-64 55-59 50-54 45-49 40-44 35-39 30-34 25-29 20-24 15-19 10-14 5-9 2000 Retirement Years (60) 2006-2010 2011-2015 2016-2020 2021-2025 Average Age of Engineers 53 Male Female Source: 2000 Census Leading Edge of the Baby Boom Generation are RETIRING

  22. There are Needs for Engineering the 21st Century Engineers apply knowledge and skill to create products & services that are useful to mankind

  23. “Protect & Connect” Engineering: Important in the 21st Century Security* Defense and protection Quality of Life People and goods on the move Travel People and places Global Connected worldwide Public Good Safety, environment, throughput Curiosity Nano to space Economics Strong economic contribution Trade Impact of globalization Nutrition & Health Feeding the world *Since “9/11” security has taken on a new significance

  24. Future Workforce May Be Different Will • High tech: connected, tele-living, tele-working • Demographic stress (replace retiring boomers) • Diversity – more than ever • Global – more than ever • Self-employment will rise • Employability security vs. employment security • Knowledge management workers • Lifelong learning, beyond initial college Ed Barlow, SME Conference, 6/1/01

  25. Qualities for Future Success Integrity: High moral character, do what’s right – in the right way Intelligent: Technically competent, broadly-educated, business acumen, eager to learn, a thinker Capable: Opportunity identifier, problem solver, innovator, team player, risk taker, motivator, educator, mentor Adaptable: Take new roles, change projects, change locations Committed: Clear vision, tenacious, courageous pursuit of vision

  26. Skills: Engineering Job Content Will Move Up the Value Chain 1975 2000 2025 KM Wisdom Requirements Requirements Requirements Integration Integration Integration Design Design Design Methods Methods Methods Basics Basics Basics Data Knowledge Management (Knowledge “Re-use”) Information Technology affects Work Content

  27. Undergraduate Education is Full “The Basics” Humanities and Professional Skills Basic Math, Science and Computing Design and Manufacturing Applied Math, Science and Computing 135 credit hours are fully subscribed in today’s nominal “4-year” program Ref: John McMasters

  28. Technical Education is Continuous Education Continues into Professional Practice Technical talent must be educated at school and beyond On-the-job and formal training plus continued formal education Emphasis on Science & Math BS BS + 3 yr HS K-12CollegeProfessional Practice Management & Business Teaching & Research CC’s Basics Specifics ABET accredited 2 & 4 year education SchoolWork Technical (engineering, math, science, computing) education and employment pipeline

  29. Preparing Engineers for Their Career • Engineering education has made great strides through the acceptance of the ABET EC & ET 2000 quality standard for accreditation. • There is only so much material that can be covered in a four-year program; much has to be devoted to the basics of science, math, and engineering fundamentals. • Industry and the new graduate have to accept their roles in continuing the specifics education process. • “Nobody is going to take care of you – • YOU MUST COMMAND YOUR OWN DESTINY!”

  30. Technical Workforce • Men and women with technical capability will be needed in the • future to sustain growth and bring new innovation to improve • quality of life throughout the world • The retirement of the “baby boom” generation will accentuate • the need for new talent in the next decade • Improvements to design/build/service processes and tools will • partially offset some of this demand • Globalization will open new pools of technical talent; in the US, • most foreign students return home to work; industry may pursue • talent around the globe • In the USA, the increased percentage of Latinos and African Americans, coupled with the need for women, will factor into the effort to assure a “pipeline” of talent

  31. Future Business Depends on Diversity • Agile, innovative companies need talent with diversity, • including teams of different disciplines, linear and non- • linear thinkers, working together attitudes, etc • Diversity of thinking can stimulate innovation • New talent needs to come from a variety of schools in different parts of the country • The nature of America’s population is changing and all types of talent needs to be tapped • Women and ethnic minorities are essential to meet future needs • Latino and African American populations will continue to increase in the future

  32. Future Engineering Need & Supply 1/1/02 Practicing Engineers (USA) Most growth comes in the Computing Technology field Need How do we fill the gap? 1.3M* Current Workforce *Note: Total workforce with Science & Engineering education exceeds 10M, 30+% work in S&E; Engineering accounts for 1.9M degrees and 1.3M working in the field, (NSF Science and Engineering Indicators 2000) Years 2000 2010 2020

  33. Session 2: Environmental FactorsFuture of Engineering and Engineering Technology Education Gerald S. Jakubowski

  34. Outline • Response to redefined engineering mission • Concepts of innovation in a competitive world • Future trends in engineering and engineering technology education

  35. Background • University of Toledo • Engineering and Engineering Technology (2 yr/4 yr) • Memphis State University (U of Memphis) • Engineering and Engineering Technology (4 yr) • Loyola Marymount University • Engineering and Science • Arizona State University • Engineering and Engineering Technology (4 yr)

  36. Premise • I believe there is a shortage of technologists and technicians in the U.S. • I believe there is a pressing need for more technologists and technicians in the U.S. • I believe that it is incumbent upon us to create a message and start a marketing campaign to recruit prospective students to these programs.

  37. Traditionally, universities have been viewed linearly on a sliding scale between “research” and “education.”

  38. A new university view, however, could emerge if “innovation” were added into the scheme.

  39. The Innovation University • There is a need to bring more innovative products to market – sooner rather than later. • Many have suggested that President Obama should create a new cabinet position – a “Department of Innovation.” • I believe that many universities could better serve our nation if they moved more toward innovation and less away from research.

  40. So innovation … What is it? What’s all the buzz about?

  41. Innovation - Definition • … the introduction of something new; • … a new way of doing something; • … involves the taking of the work of an individual or group of inventors and taking it to a broader audience.

  42. Innovation – What it can do … • Innovation is the confluence of science, engineering, technology and business. • The goal of innovation is positive change – to make something better. • Innovation is the fundamental source of increasing wealth in an economy. • Bringing more innovative products to market could potentially increase employment and bring the nation out of its economic woes.

  43. Where do engineers, technologists and technicians fit in an “innovation” university?

  44. The Technical Team • Craftsperson • Technician • Technologist • Engineer • Scientist • As a team, each plays a major role in advancing innovation.

  45. Research Stage Innovation Stage Scientist/Researcher Engineer Technologist Technician Craftsperson Education Required PhD, MS, BS +6 years MS, BS BSET (4 Year) ASET (2 Year) Trade School Machine and computer technologist, process control, prototype fabrication, technical documentation, trade and technician supervisor. Machine and computer technician, process control, prototype fabrication, technical documentation, trade supervisor. Research and development in basic sciences. Discovery of new inventions and intellectual property. Design, concept development, project management, risk and cost analysis, manufacturing. Assembly, machine operator, maintenance. Team Positions The Technical Team

  46. Application of principles in various engineering functions. Financial Principles and Manpower Utilization Management Industrial Sales Operations and Maintenance Construction and Production Design Development Research Abstract Scientific Principles

  47. What can we as engineers, technologists and technicians bring to the table?

  48. The Innovation University • By working with companies and entrepreneurs, we can help bring new products to market; and • We can help produce an educated workforce that is needed for bringing innovative products to market.

  49. Future Trends • Charles Vest, President NAE • 2008 ASEE Annual Conference in Pittsburgh

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